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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
This Air Force vet is rowing 3,500 miles to support veterans with PTSD
Robert Hamilton Owens, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran, is spending 40 days rowing across the Atlantic.
In saving a Peruvian wildcat, this soldier learned how to save himself
British Army veteran Harry Turner began his mental health journey in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
By Sarah Sicard
This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout
Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.
By Todd South
We need to increase research into psychedelics for veterans with PTSD
In the past few years, new treatment options have emerged from the often-stigmatized source of psychedelics.
By Jesse Gould
VA community clinics expand Ketamine treatment options for depression
Ketamine Wellness Centers is offering veterans access to the first FDA-approved ketamine nasal spray at its clinics across the west.
This Red Sox foundation is hitting home runs against PTSD, depression
The Red Sox Foundation offers help for those veterans suffering from mental health disorders.
Underdeveloped brain led to 2006 bank heist, jailed ex-Ranger claims
The defendant argued that his actions as a 20-year-old were orchestrated by a brain that “does not fully develop until 25.”
By Jon Simkins
Service dog helps ease Army veteran’s anxiety
Army veteran Joe Nieves’ service dog Jem is specially trained to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
By Clara Niel, The Frederick News-Post
Beer in the barracks? Army says ‘maybe’
The Army is examining its culture, and alcohol is one of a few issues it is considering.
By Sarah Sicard
Veterans have a higher rate of erectile dysfunction, study says
A new study has shown that veterans have higher rates of erectile dysfunction.
By Sarah Sicard