Research at the National Center for PTSD

The National Center for PTSD is a world leader in research into the prevention, causes, assessment, and treatment of traumatic stress disorders. During FY 2010, researchers from the National Center were involved in over 130 research projects ranging from small studies taking place at a single location to large multi-site projects.

Each of the National Center's seven Divisions has its own area of specialization, giving researchers access to different types of expertise across many geographical areas of the country. Besides its own staff, the National Center has built strong collaborative relationships with institutions and agencies from VA, other branches of government, the health care community, and academia, giving researchers a vast array of partners for research activities.

Most importantly, these activities are enriched by constant contact with clinicians who are directly involved in patient care, giving the research activities a uniquely real-world perspective.