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Support our frontline troops with more than lip service—help them survive the rigors of war and reclaim their lives.

As research into PTSD continues to grow, researchers are beginning to get a better handle on what works and what doesn’t. Sadly, there are far too many situations where Vets have been over-medicated, but other alternative forms of treatment such as the Hyperbaric Treatment developed by Dr. Paul Harch seem to offer great hope in treating PTSD.  SFTT salutes those who give of their time and money to support the needs of our men and women in uniform.

Pre-War Vulnerabilities Impact Veterans’ PTSD | Psych Central News

Researchers are learning that pre-war psychological characteristics are as important as the actual combat-related trauma for predicting the course of.

Gene Linked to PTSD Risk in Soldiers | Psych Central News

A particular gene variation may play an important role in determining whether or not a soldier develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to new.

The Truth About PTSD and America’s Military Veterans | Video

There are few people who inspire more respect and admiration than our brave servicemen and women — those willing to selflessly serve their country and at times, even face death for the sake of others. While it is always a

Mindfulness and meditation training could ease PTSD symptoms, researchers say – Washington Post

Mindfulness and meditation training could ease PTSD symptoms, researchers say.  PTSD is usually treated with drugs, behavioral therapy and other approaches. But for many, these methods don’t work. Now, researchers are looking at a new met …

War zone killing leaves troops with ‘moral injury,’ may rival PTSD cases – Newser

War zone killing leaves troops with ‘moral injury,’ may rival PTSD cases.  Though there may be some overlap in symptoms, moral injuries aren’t what most people think of as PTSD, the nightmares and flashbacks of terrifying, life-threatening combat …

SFTT’s medical advisory board continues to track promising PTSD treatments to help our brave warriors reclaim their lives.

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“ARE YOU AN IDENTICAL TWIN?

If so, have you or your twin served in a war zone?

Lisa Shin, PhD and colleagues in the Department of Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) are conducting a study to examine brain activity in individuals with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They seek participants who are identical twins in which one co-twin experienced combat and the other did not. You do not have to have PTSD to participate.

The study takes place in Boston. Travel expenses are covered by the study and participants are paid $500 for their time. Participation is completely voluntary and confidential.

For more information about this important research opportunity, please visit http://www.martinos.org/shinlab and/or call Lindsay Staples at 617-726-8120 or email TwinStudy@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu.

Editor’s Note:  The announcement above was posted on behalf of the Department of Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).  If you know of anyone with the characteristics described above who might be willing to participate in this study, please contact Lindsay Staples.

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