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Tailor treatment of PTSD to patient, experts urge

Treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder must be tailored to the individual, experts said Tuesday at a heath-care conference in El Paso.

11:27 October 3, 2012

The Last Battle: Efforts to provide mental health care for war veterans falling short

The last battle of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is being fought at home. And in 2012, the military and the VA have done more than ever to respond to the anguish of men and women who are haunted by war.

05:06 September 26, 2012

PTSD researchers chase ripples through community

Two Colorado anthropologists have spent four years studying the effect of post traumatic stress disorder on Fort Carson soldiers and the condition’s rippling effect on the Pikes Peak, Colo., region.

15:34 September 20, 2012

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.
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
Veteran with PTSD seeks damages for allegedly improper treatment
Veteran with PTSD seeks damages for allegedly improper treatment
GI who died of suicide to receive long-sought combat recognition
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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

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Debate features little talk about military, no mention of veterans

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To save his family, a Marine fights his war again, from a therapist's chair

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Tailor treatment of PTSD to patient, experts urge

The Last Battle: Efforts to provide mental health care for war veterans falling short

PTSD researchers chase ripples through community

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

Promising PTSD treatment faces hurdle

More Coverage

Where to get help

Latest Blog Postings

The Ruptured Duck

Richmond renovation part of nationwide push to help highlight veterans

Stripes Central

Upbeat jobs report brings good news for vets, too

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House Intel Committee chairman: New cyber threat looming

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Debate features little talk about military, no mention of veterans

The Ruptured Duck

To save his family, a Marine fights his war again, from a therapist's chair

Pacific Sportsblog

Pacific high school football Top Ten, Week 6 grid honors, Week 7 lookahead

Your Photos on Stripes Spotted

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