Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Marine's suicide attempt was a cry for help. Was it also a crime?

The prosecution of a Marine with PTSD who slashed his wrists shows the tension between the military’s desire to punish self-injury and its recent outreach efforts amid a suicide epidemic across the services.

Military PTSD: All-star scientists start mental health mega-project

A new project aims to develop an objective means of diagnosing PTSD using medical techniques like blood tests or brain scans, rather than self-reported symptoms.

Promising PTSD treatment faces hurdle

An FDA panel recommendation to change the classification of cranial electrotherapy stimulation devices could take them off the market until lengthy and expensive testing is completed. The possible delay comes at a time when there is no single magic-bullet therapy for the symptoms of PTSD and a growing number of doctors are turning to alternative methods like CES to treat servicemembers and veterans.
15:34 August 19, 2012
GI who died of suicide to receive long-sought combat recognition

Spc. Jacob Andrews was the only soldier in his platoon who wasn’t awarded the combat infantryman badge, though his unit mates insisted he earned it. Now his family will finally be able to pin the treasured CIB on his Class A service uniform — thanks to the perseverance of an Army officer who never met him.
18:16 August 10, 2012
Civilians suffering from PTSD, too
Veteran with PTSD fights to keep his job as firefighter
PTSD cited as attacker avoids prison
VA's message: PTSD is 'very treatable'
Report: DOD, VA don't adequately track success rates of PTSD treatment
Review: Care for PTSD sufferers same for active duty or those leaving service
Senator diverts hearing to get answers on PTSD care
Combat stress rarely successful as defense for serious crimes in military
VA study: PTSD patients more often prescribed potent opioids
Medical officials investigate Europe facilities after PTSD complaint
Medical schools to increase focus on PTSD, TBI
War-torn marriage: Family shattered by TBI, PTSD picks up pieces
Doctor: PTSD injection can work miracles, but DOD won't fund it

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