Treatment for combat-related PTSD advances with method shown to be fast, effective
UT Health San Antonio News ReleaseJanuary 6, 2023
Consortium to Alleviate PTSD researchers report in JAMA Network Open that treatment for combat-related PTSD, which affects hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel and veterans, can be both fast and effective for a majority of patients. Their study showed clinically significant reductions in PTSD symptoms in over 60 percent of patients and long-term remission of diagnosis in more than 50 percent after three weeks of outpatient Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. Study participants similarly showed significant improvements in related disability and daily functioning.
3-Week Program Effective in Helping to Ease Combat-Linked PTSD
HealthDayJanuary 6, 2023
Amy Norton with HealthDay News reports on a Consortium to Alleviate PTSD study published in JAMA Network Open. A short but intensive approach to “talk therapy” can help many combat veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new clinical trial has found, she writes.
Can PTSD be cured? UT Health San Antonio psychologist says latest clinical trial is a breakthrough.
San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 6, 2023
With study findings today showing that about two thirds of service members and veterans had significantly reduced symptoms and more than half maintained long-term remission of a PTSD diagnosis after 3 weeks of condensed treatment with Prolonged Exposure therapy, San Antonio Express-News reporter Sig Christenson discusses with lead investigator Alan Peterson whether combat-PTSD can be “cured.”
San Antonio Combat PTSD conference shifts its focus toward preventing firearm injuries
Texas Public RadioOctober 30, 2022
Texas Public Radio military reporter Carson Frame discusses firearm safety with presenters at the 2022 San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference. Day 2 keynote speaker Dr. Craig Bryan of Ohio State University explains why he and others consider the prevention of suicide by firearm as the “third rail” of suicide prevention, and the real potential to save lives. Dr. Ronald Stewart with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and University Health System explains how physical and psychological trauma are “two sides of the same coin” and emphasizes the need for a community-based approach to the problem of gun violence.
Military suicides could be prevented with better messaging on locking up guns, researcher says
San Antonio Express-NewsOctober 29, 2022
San Antonio Express-News military reporter Sig Christenson highlights the Day 2 keynote address by Dr. Craig Bryan of Ohio State University as part of his coverage of the San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference. Dr. Bryan’s presentation focused on preventing suicide by firearm as the “third rail” of suicide prevention. He explained that the right message from the right person could go a long way in encouraging secure firearm storage, which in turn could go a long way in preventing death by suicide, especially among service members and veterans.
Hundreds gather for the San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference
KENS-TV 5October 27, 2022
KENS-5 reports on the San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference and talks with STRONG STAR Director Alan Peterson of UT Health San Antonio about how the annual gathering helps move science and clinical care forward for psychologically wounded war fighters.
Web-Based Provider Training for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Insomnia (CBT I)
Congressionally Directed Medical Research ProgramsOctober 27, 2022
In the web highlight, the DoD’s Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs highlights the work of STRONG STAR and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD collaborating investigator Daniel Taylor, PhD, in the development of web-based provider training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
San Antonio conference focused on combat-related PTSD
News 4 San AntonioOctober 26, 2022
News 4 San Antonio reporter Chelsea Torres reports on the upcoming San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference and the importance of this annual event sponsored by the STRONG STAR Consortium and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Can a stellate ganglion block enhance prolonged exposure for PTSD?
ISTSS Trauma BlogSeptember 27, 2022
In this blog post for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the authors present recently published outcomes of a STRONG STAR-affiliated pilot study that showed the great potential for improving PTSD treatment outcomes by combining a stellate ganglion block with an evidence-based psychotherapy called Prolonged Exposure.
MHSRS Award Winner: STRONG STAR Consortium
Military Health SystemSeptember 20, 2022
The Military Health System created this video to celebrate the important work and research accomplishments of the STRONG STAR Consortium as it was honored Sept. 12, 2022, with a Team Award at the Military Health System Research Symposium.