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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
Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in military vets, study finds
Veterans with specially trained service dogs saw a bigger improvement in PTSD symptoms on average than veterans on a waiting list for service dogs.
Opinion
Why sleep remains a nationwide challenge amplified for post-9/11 vets
In this op-ed, the author discusses how PTSD, TBI, and other challenges veterans encounter highlight the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness.
By James Herrera
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall
The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget
There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.
By Zamone Perez
VA plans research on using psychedelics to treat PTSD, depression
The studies on psychedelics will be the first funded by the department since the 1960s.
Most Americans respect vets but would not recommend enlisting
The new survey from RAND suggests that positive views of veterans are enough to boost military recruitment.
How Ketamine-based clinics are improving veterans’ mental health
Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.
By Jon Simkins
Psychedelics may soon be available — sort of — to treat vets with PTSD
In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated MDMA as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
By Zamone Perez
Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in US
For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.
‘Tribal’ documentary ditches broad PTSD themes for raw vulnerability
'Tribal' is an intimate story of veteran search for identity, purpose and community.
By Jon Simkins