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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a powerful therapy to combat depression in Veterans.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a significant health concern for millions of Veterans and their families and friends. The number of U.S. Veterans diagnosed with PTSD varies by service era.

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on benzodiazepine use diabetes and PTSD.

VA Research recently published findings on a decision aid to prevent suicide, how CBD affects the kidneys and brain stimulation to reduce headaches.

New mobile unit will provide transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Somatic treatment program focuses on treating treatment-resistant mental health disorders using non-pharmacological techniques.

In this episode, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea dive into Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a treatment for depression, PTSD, and headache.

Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from VHA IE focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran.

At VA San Diego, Dr. Albert Leung is leading a trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat persistent headaches. Such headaches are often seen in military personnel with concussions.

Preventing or treating Alzheimer’s a priority for VA research. One recent study focused on apathy, a common behavioral problem in those with Alzheimer’s. Doctor enthusiastic about therapy’s potential.

A VA study found that a form of brain stimulation that can rapidly improve communication between neurons in the brain helped ease PTSD symptoms.

A VA researcher in Little Rock aims to delay Alzheimer’s through a form of brain stimulation. The target population is those with mild cognitive impairment who display the psychological trait of apathy, shown to be a key risk factor for progression to full-blown dementia.