Medical & Psychological Research
Military and private sector organizations that specialize in research on military health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
2010 National Summit on Disability Policy - July 26-27, 2010
Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. More than 300 people with disabilities and prominent stakeholders, including federal, community, and private sector disability experts will attend the conference to exchange ideas on significant themes for all people with disabilities. The conference is scheduled to take place July 26-27, 2010 in Washington, DC.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Conducts research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety. Supported a study on telepsychiatry (therapy with a psychiatrist via videoconferencing), which has proved helpful to Veterans suffering from combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who live in rural or underserved areas.
Altarum - Systems Research for Better Health
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Application for Army Suicide Study - Letters of Intent Due on March 3, 2009
NIMH has issued a request for applications (RFA) for a Collaborative Study of Suicidality and Mental Health in the U.S. Army. The funding opportunity will be in the form of a cooperative agreement with NIMH and allows for up to five years or $50 million in total costs. Letters of Intent are due March 3, 2009. Applications are due April 3, 2009.
Founded to improve the outcome of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) by developing best practice guidelines, conducting clinical research and educating medical personnel. Includes specific research and resources on TBI in the Military.
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Lists resources and provides research relating to trauma and coping with traumatic events such as trauma training and education, terrorism preparedness and trauma consultations. The Center is a partner to the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury. Read the fact sheet about the Center's work.
Chartbook on Mental Health & Disability
Chartbook on Women & Disability
Clinical Breast Care Project (CBCP)
Congressional Special Interest Medical Research Programs (CSI)
Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health (PH) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC) Clinical & Health Services Research
Depression Before & After Pregnancy
Detoxification & Substance Abuse Treatment Training Manual
DoD Deployment-Related Medical Research Program
Addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and mitigation of deployment-related injuries and psychological health concerns of deployed military personnel.
Evaluating Patients with Blast Related Polytrauma
Links to the Journal of American Osteopathic Association research articles on blast related polytrauma.
Federal Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program
Force Health Protection & Readiness
Shares information to safeguard the health and well-being of Service Members and their families, and to sustain world-class medical and rehabilitative care to the sick and injured anywhere in the world. What's New e-mail updates are available to learn more about the latest wellness programs, technology and research.
Future of Military Health Care
The intent of this grant is to study the impact of existing national, state and/or local community-based programs addressing the adjustment and mental health needs of recent combat Veterans, including returning National Guard, Army Reserve and newly separated active duty personnel. Initial deadline for receipt of letters of intent is September 28, 2008. Applications are due by October 28, 2008 and May 1, 2009.
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Conducts quality medical research and education programs, and administers education endowment funds for the U.S. military community.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Research Report
Institute of Medicine Research on TBI
Invisible Wounds of War Monograph
RAND Corporation study on post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and traumatic brain injury. Find information on post-deployment stress and what families can do.
Military Infectious Diseases Research Program (MIDRP)
Military Operational Medicine Research Program (MOMRP)
National Center for Disaster Mental Health Research (NCDMHR)
National Institute of Mental Health - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Study
Presents opportunities for those who suffer from the symptoms of PTSD to participate in one of several research studies underway at the National Institute of Mental Health. To find out if you qualify or for more information, call 1-866-627-6464.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse Report on Comorbidity
Naval Health Research Center (NHRC)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Research Fact Sheet
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinical Trials
Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury (PH/TBI) Research Program
Provides research funding to complement ongoing DoD efforts to ensure the health and readiness of our military forces and to support the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury in its efforts to advance and spread PH/TBI knowledge, enhance clinical and management approaches and facilitate other vital services to best serve the needs of warrior families impacted by PH problems and/or TBI.
Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress (PILOTS)
An electronic index to the worldwide literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health consequences due to exposure to traumatic events. It is produced by the National Center for PTSD, and is electronically available to the public.
Conference to be held June 4-5, 2009, in Williamsburg, VA, focusing on talks relating to technology and innovation. Presented by Brain Injury Services, Inc., Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and the National Resource Center for TBI. Download the registration form and read the conference brochure .
Report on the Invisible Wounds of TBI & PTSD
Describes the less visible psychological and neurological injuries associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The report titled Invisible Wounds: Serving Service Members and Veterans with PTSD and TBI identifies solutions for continuing care.
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Foundation
Self-Disclosure & Its Impact on Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services
Seventh Annual Conference on Brain Injury
Soldiers & Veterans Initiative (SVI)
Study on How Mental Trauma Led to Illness in Veterans
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Technical Assistance Center
Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data & Statistical Center (TBINDSC)
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM)
Offers information on military treatment facilities and research centers worldwide. Find a treatment facility near you.
U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences (ARI)
VA Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research
Conducts research intended primarily to improve the health care of Veterans. Areas covered include post traumatic stress disorder; polytrauma and blast-related injuries and other unique health issues facing Veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom; and substance use disorders (including tobacco).
VA Office of Research & Development (ORD)
Veterans & Families Coming Home - What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Protects, studies and addresses the health of U.S. military personnel and veterans of the Vietnam War, Gulf War and Force Health Protection.
War-Related Illness & Injury Study Center of New Jersey
Provides clinical services to Veterans with deployment-related health concerns and illnesses to improve their health-related quality of life. For more information call 1-800-248-8005.