PTSD

A former resident's reflection on burnout, physician PTSD, and their consequences for patient care.

What psychiatric illnesses are most prevalent among veterans? And how can clinicians help them overcome obstacles to care?

A recent survey found 70% of Afghanistan veterans have struggled with their mental health since serving.

Statistical findings from longitudinal studies of mental health among 9/11 witnesses and first responders.

Decades after September 11, 2001, many first responders still live with PTSD. Will the same be true of physicians who saw the worst of the pandemic?

What can be done to help patients turn painful memories into opportunities for posttraumatic growth?

What toll does trauma take on police officers, firefighters, and EMT workers?

A working model for eliminating stigma and transforming mental healthcare within the military.

Why does the prospect of getting back to normal after the pandemic disturb some patients? And what can be done to overcome these fears?

Acknowledging a patient's ability to grow and recover may help them feel more understood despite ongoing suffering.

Resilience is a relatively neglected topic of research, but it has the power to dramatically improve patients' lives.

How should the sociopolitical nature of PTSD as a diagnosis inform our understanding of trauma?

During National Men’s Health Month, take time to consider the unique mental health needs of male patients.

Is unresolved trauma the number one problem on planet earth? An economist with expertise in disaster-related distress makes the case.

Genes may hold the answer to the puzzling comorbidity of migraines and posttraumatic stress disorder.

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that mind-altering drugs, combined with psychotherapy, are effective treatments for some of the most stubborn psychiatric disorders.

This renowned psychiatrist is donating a portion of the proceeds from his book sales to help stop US military veteran suicides.

June is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month!

The latest trial results for MDMA-assisted therapy are in—and they are eye-catching.

Veterans deserve our attention.

Why does prazosin appear to be the safest and most effective medication for select patients with comorbid PTSD?

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health and gender inequalities around the world. Understanding the causes is the first step toward finding solutions.

Service animals can help save veterans’ lives.

These service animals are improving veteran lives...

1 in 6 people with opioid use disorder experience a new traumatic event every month, but no evidence-based treatment for trauma.

Non-white veteran women of color may be at greater risk of developing heart disease, according to research.

Sexual minorities with alcohol and tobacco addictions are at a higher risk for comorbid psychiatric disorders, bisexual women in particular.

Pain may not often be considered within the realm of psychiatry; however, chronic pain's relationships with sleep disorders and PTSD make it an issue psychiatrists can—and should—address.

A new prescription smartwatch app may improve sleep quality for those with nightmare disorders.

What treatments are there to assist in the rehabilitation of veterans?