David Shulkin, MD, on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
Another unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is posttraumatic stress disorder, which Shulkin has experience with in his capacity working with veterans.
Veterans and Military Issues
ADHD Rates Up in Veterans
The number of veterans being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is increasing.
Gulf War Illness Still Poses High Symptom Burden
Gulf War illness poses a high disease burden on veterans almost three decades after the conflict.
Exposure Therapy May Not Worsen Symptoms in Veterans With Comorbid PTSD, Substance Use Disorder
The findings of the study challenge concerns that exposure therapy may worsen symptoms in patients with PTSD, particularly when comorbid SUD is present.
Improvements Needed in Treating Veterans With PTSD, Depression
The number and timing of follow-up psychotherapy visits may be inadequate to deliver evidence-based psychotherapy.
Meditation for PTSD Soldiers Can Reduce Need for Meds
After one month of transcendental meditation, more than 80% of active-duty soldiers with PTSD had stabilized, reduced, or stopped taking meds.
PTSD Severity Linked to Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea in Veterans
Every significant increase in severity of a PTSD symptom was associated with a 40% increase in being at high risk for sleep apnea.
Depression Can Exacerbate Anger in Vets With PTSD
Almost 75% of soldiers with signs of PTSD also seemed to suffer from depression.
Interactive Media for Mental Health
Virtual reality has been explored for several decades as a treatment for various conditions including anxiety, PTSD, and phobias. Often, researchers use virtual reality devices to immerse patients in virtual exposure therapy, a form of behavior therapy where patients are exposed to feared or traumatic experiences. As advancements make this technology more affordable, virtual reality…
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