Latest "post traumatic stress" stories

New blood test could help identify troops and veterans with PTSD

Researchers hope the findings lead to a more reliable way to diagnose and address the disorder.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

A digital representation of the human genome Aug. 15, 2001, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Each color represents one the four chemical compenents of DNA.

Cracking the code: The new frontier in confronting veteran suicide

Science may soon provide a way to predict and mitigate the risk of suicide, the author of this commentary piece says.

By Sherman Gillums

4 years ago

‘All veterans have PTSD’ and other myths — debunked

Here’s something everyone can agree on: The way the public views veterans isn’t always accurate.

By Natalie Gross

4 years ago

Wounded horses, veterans work together to heal

Cody Miller often forgot to breathe. A hundred firefights in Afghanistan will do that.

By Mike Kilen, Des Moines (Iowa) Register via the AP

4 years ago

Court allows class-action suit against Navy over ‘bad paper’ discharges

The move could affect thousands of veterans who say the military unfairly ended their military careers.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

From military kids to troops to vets, how music helps us heal … and tell our story

From dealing with a father's deployment to staring down post-traumatic stress, some members of military community can find much-needed strength in music, the author writes.

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason L. Hanna

5 years ago