Results for Veterans' Services

Veterans with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury are more than twice as likely as those without a TBI to commit suicide.

Research highlights the efficacy of health IT on veterans managing chronic conditions, but cautions against over-relying on the technologies for self-management

A new study looks at what the popular beverages can mean to some veterans.

A new study has pinpointed how mindfulness training triggers changes in neural networks. These changes in brain connectivity allowed veterans who were “stuck” in a psychological rut of repetitive loop-like thinking and rumination learn how-to “turn off” their negative thoughts. Mindfulness training typically involves learning how-to voluntary shift your attention from potentially negative “mind wandering” …

Veterans discuss how they attempted to cope with stress, nightmares, and other problems by turning to alcohol or drugs. It took strength for them to seek out more effective solutions, leave behind unhealthy ways of coping, and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by traumatic military experiences is associated with feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness and/or guilt. New Penn State research suggests PTSD symptoms can also increase risks for academic difficulties. In the new study, Dr. Steffany Fredman, assistant professor of human development and family studies explored the process by which PTSD symptoms may contribute to academic problems in student veterans. "Many of these…

Ketamine has been shown to relieve symptoms of depression quickly. A new study delves into the molecular details and asks how and why.

I believe strongly that to stay in recovery we have to deal with underlying issues like past trauma. We have to talk about it to an enlightened witness. We have to write about it and then feel the pain that we usually try to self-medicate. Then we need to accept what happened to us and move on to our new life in recovery. I have gone through this process myself and it has changed my life.

Shame doesn’t have to sabotage your recovery efforts. Next time you’re struggling with feelings of shame, keep these tips in mind.

"My ADHD makes me impulsive, so I'm likely to choose short-term enjoyment instead of acting responsibly."