Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Are service dogs good therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD?

Even as success stories allow dozens of private organizations to briskly expand their work, their approach faces growing scrutiny from researchers and debate among veterans groups, politicians and the VA. At issue is whether the dogs truly help, what they should be trained to do and who should pay for them.
New PTSD study shows recovery for Fort Hood soldiers in just two weeks

The therapy previously had shown success among civilians, but the length of the treatment — eight to 15 weeks — was too long for most servicemembers still on active duty, researchers said.
'Feel-good drug' Ecstasy one step closer to approval as PTSD treatment

Army Spc. Tony Macie was diagnosed with PTSD by the Army when he left in 2008 with a medical discharge following back injuries he sustained in Iraq. He was anxious and depressed and had trouble sleeping. Nothing helped. But there was one long shot: MDMA, known more broadly as the illegal party drug Ecstasy.
Florida veteran sets weightlifting records

Former Army officer spent more than two decades in military service, served back-to-back tours in Iraq, and returned with debilitating conditions that claimed his career and marriage — but also gave him new gifts.
Study results hold promise for quick, lasting treatment for PTSD

The good news: A prevalent six-week PTSD treatment that is proven to help reduce symptoms or eliminate the diagnosis in civilians also works for active-duty servicemembers, according to a new study. The bad news: The rates of success in the six-week treatment were lower among the servicemembers.
Organizations pair dogs with PTSD victims

In an effort to aid veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the West Virginia Service Dog Support Group (WVSDSG); Hearts of Gold, a Morgantown non-profit which trains the dogs and conducts service dog education and research, as well as community players, including WVU students, are picking up the slack.
What happened after a bicyclist shot 'Major Mike,' the retired war dog

They were a team in Iraq and in the long war at home, facing a daunting return to civilian life. Both man and dog came back damaged, diagnosed with PTSD, and they were healing together. But then Sgt. Matthew Bessler's worst nightmare came true.
Study: High rate of PTSD among female Vietnam War vets
VA weighs PTSD care that avoids traumatic memories
Veteran's suicide leaves family with unanswered questions
Study: Wider variety of therapies could help vets, troops with PTSD
Study: For most Vietnam veterans with PTSD, symptoms worse over time
Two troubled veterans, taking care of each other after war's toll
Yard signs help warn Fourth of July revelers of combat vets' PTSD
Couple starts free boxing club for fellow military veterans
Post-traumatic growth: Past the blast, and stronger for it
Companies pitch in for nonprofit
As PTSD cases surge, Army overhauling mental health services

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Law change has opened the American Legion's doors to many more veterans

The Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service LEGION Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 30, allows any honorably discharged veterans who’ve served since Dec. 7, 1941, to join the American Legion and access its programs and benefits.
Army units to deploy to Afghanistan and Europe by the end of year

Units from Texas, Georgia and New York are among those deploying, according to the Army. The announcement comes as news of a potential agreement with the Taliban could mean a reduction of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Firing of the Army’s installation management commander 'not mission related'

Lt. Gen. Brad Becker was relieved of his position as commander of Installation Management Command, or IMCOM, due to a “loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command,” said Cynthia Smith, an Army spokeswoman.
US Army soldier, three others seriously injured in car accident in Germany

The soldier involved in Thursday's accident on a road between the Army’s Rose Barracks in Vilseck and the German town of Freihung, is part of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, based near where the accident occurred.
Okinawa-based hospital corpsman found not guilty of sexually assaulting fellow sailor

Petty Officer 3rd Class Glenn Washington was acquitted of sexual assault with bodily harm after admitting he had sex with a fellow sailor at his capsule hotel after a night of drinking in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward.

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Are service dogs good therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD?

New PTSD study shows recovery for Fort Hood soldiers in just two weeks

'Feel-good drug' Ecstasy one step closer to approval as PTSD treatment

Florida veteran sets weightlifting records

Study results hold promise for quick, lasting treatment for PTSD

Organizations pair dogs with PTSD victims

What happened after a bicyclist shot 'Major Mike,' the retired war dog

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Law change has opened the American Legion's doors to many more veterans

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US Army soldier, three others seriously injured in car accident in Germany

Okinawa-based hospital corpsman found not guilty of sexually assaulting fellow sailor

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