As the VA struggles to deal with the overwhelming number of cases of Veterans suffering from PTS, new approaches are beginning to manifest themselves.  From Equine therapy to Transcendental Meditation, no approach is being dismissed lightly given the clear evidence that prescription drugs have not proven to be successful in providing a long term cure.

SFTT is thrilled to count on the assistance of Yuval Neria (see below) is a Special Advisor to SFTT’s Medical Task Force.    We welcome his active collaboration.

Yuval Neria

Medical Center (CUMC Director of Trauma and PTSD Program, and a Research Scientist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) …

While SFTT often focuses on the men and women suffering from PTS, it is clear that their spouses, children and immediate families are not immune to the terrible side-effects.

Study: PTSD affects veterans’ spouses, too – ksl.com

PTSD generic paxil 20 mg tablet affects veterans’ spouses, tooksl.comResearchers have know for some time that PTSD places relationships at risk, but this new research raises red flags for health risks for a spouse or partner. “It’s having an effect beyond the vet …

Military May Be Turning to Meditation for PTSD – PsychCentral.com

Military May Be Turning to Meditation for PTSD.  Military May Be Turning to Meditation for PTSD With its emphasis on developing tranquility, meditation may seem an odd fit for the military. But recent studies have shown that mindfulness …