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FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD
MDMA research has been widely publicized by combat veterans, who say limited PTSD treatment options have contributed to higher military suicide rates.
By Matthew Perrone
Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions
Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
Prince Harry’s ‘Heart of Invictus’ makes art out of veteran resilience
“Not everyone agrees on what qualifies as a just war,” Prince Harry says. “But I think we would all agree on the damage that war causes to so many people.”
By Sarah Sicard
Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out
American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.
VA lays groundwork for first major survey of moral injury in veterans
The VA is undertaking the first-ever large-scale population study of moral injury to be conducted among veterans of the post-9/11 wars.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Lawmakers float grant program to get service dogs to struggling vets
The proposal would provide $2 million a year to community groups to pay for the costs of giving service dogs to veterans.
Opinion
Stigmatization, not loneliness, is the true national security threat
If the takeaway from the Discord leaker is that loneliness risks national security, troops may reject getting mental health help.
By E.M. Liddick
Florida center says exercise, community help veterans heal old injury
One 81-year-old Vietnam vet has gone from a walker to a cane and hopes to jog 3 miles soon.
Inflation woes caused major financial issues for wounded vets in 2022
The results from the annual Wounded Warrior Project survey show continued hardship for families despite improving employment options.
Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
The measure advanced out of a key Senate committee for the first time.
Texas university launching trauma research program with military
The new center aims to improve the way medical professionals help both civilians and military patients recover from physical, emotional trauma.
By Allison P. Erickson