Vets Benefit from PTSD Exposure Therapy. MedPage Today discusses this study published in JAMA Psychiatry about effective use of prolonged exposure therapy in VA. Read more* | Read JAMA Psychiatry article*
7/30/13 Connected Health Showcase. VA will demonstrate innovations to virtually connect patients with services and create bridges between health care and information technology, allowing the delivery of health care, when and where Veterans need it. Read more.
PTSD May Raise Heart Risks for Vietnam Veterans. Study found those with PTSD were more likely to have heart trouble, even after accounting for lifestyle factors. Read more.*
On PTSD Awareness Month. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathy Sebelius, comments on PTSD Awareness Month. Read more.
Thank you to all of those who helped to raise awareness of PTSD in June. The National Center for PTSD will continue to advance the science and promote understanding of traumatic stress. Be sure to tell others about the resources on www.PTSD.va.gov.
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