PTSD News

Predeployment psychological health screening may be useful to predict future mental health problems among soldiers, according to recent findings.

Active-duty and former service members reported more mental health symptoms when interviewed by a virtual human than on the official or an anonymized Post-Deployment Health Assessment.

Analysis of simulated treatment suggested efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a stepped care intervention for PTSD after a natural disaster when compared with usual care.

Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place from October 1 to 7.

The Wounded Warrior Project and Cohen Veterans Bioscience recently announced the Research Alliance for PTSD/TBI Innovation and Discovery Diagnostics, a shared initiative to improve diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

PBS is currently airing a 10-part documentary on the Vietnam War, titled “The Vietnam War,” produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

PBS is currently airing a ten-part documentary on the Vietnam War, titled “The Vietnam War,” produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

NEW ORLEANS — In a session here at Psych Congress, Vijay Gupta, MM, director of Street Symphony and violinist, illustrated the power of music in mental health and homelessness.

The 30th annual Psych Congress will take place in New Orleans from Saturday, Sept. 16 through Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Two authors of a recent viewpoint published in JAMA explored how mental health consequences of Hurricane Harvey can be mitigated.