Everyday fresh ideas emerge on the internet and in online forums dealing with the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unfortunately, much of this advice is not backed by dependable clinical research or reputable explanation.  The journey to wellness is very long and treatment plans will change depending on the individual, the degree of the stress and the person’s present social and financial condition.

Stand For The Troops has gathered a prestigious circle of physicians, clinical psychologists and therapists to review these emerging treatments. While several of these promising new techniques will appear regularly on Stand For The Troops, readers are seriously counseled to consult their physician or primary care giver before changing treatment.  Found below are stories that captured our interest.

I am a Disabled American Vet who was in Iraq and got out of the military where I overcame my fears and completed some …

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Combat PTSD should not end life’s mission by Wounded Times

Combat PTSD should not end life’s mission by Kathie Costos Wounded Times Blog January 22, 2013. I wonder if the reported understood how close this comes …

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Veteran Awarded Millions When VA Gives Wrong PTSD Meds

While conducting door-to-door sweeps of houses in Baghdad, Marine sergeant Stanley Laskowski pushed open the door of an apartment discovering a dying child, covered in blood. He had shot open the lock on the outside of the door, and thought that he …

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