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  • Through yoga, VA researcher aims to help female survivors of military sexual trauma with PTSD

    Through yoga, VA researcher aims to help female survivors of military sexual trauma with PTSD

    Now, VA investigators are examining the effectiveness of a clinical, trauma-sensitive yoga intervention to help women Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and went on to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  • Telehealth plus web-based skills training a promising combination for Veterans with history of PTSD, military sexual trauma

    Telehealth plus web-based skills training a promising combination for Veterans with history of PTSD, military sexual trauma

    A combination of telehealth coaching and web-based skills training can significantly improve clinical outcomes and social functioning for Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), says a VA study published in October 2021 in the Journal of Rural Health.

  • Study finds strong tie between sexual trauma, suicidal thoughts in Veterans with no history of mental health care

    Study finds strong tie between sexual trauma, suicidal thoughts in Veterans with no history of mental health care

    The researchers examined VA data on 41,658 Veterans (12.3% women) who had been screened for both military sexual trauma (MST) and suicidal ideation between 2008 and 2013, and who had no prior mental health visits or antidepressant medications in their electronic medical record.

  • Provider webinar: New Beyond MST mobile app enhances treatment for survivors

    Provider webinar: New Beyond MST mobile app enhances treatment for survivors

    This webinar will introduce Beyond MST, a new mobile mental health app designed for MST survivors and those who care for them.

  • One year after enactment: Isakson-Roe Act

    One year after enactment: Isakson-Roe Act

    Key accomplishments from the first year of the Isakson-Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act, including assistance for homeless Veterans and Intimate Partner Violence awareness.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Candace

    Why I get my health care at VA: Candace

    Air Force Reserve Veteran Candace wanted to serve other Veterans. Now she works at a Vet Center, helping Veterans and their family members.

  • VA researchers link PTSD, anxiety fears in women with history of military sexual trauma

    VA researchers link PTSD, anxiety fears in women with history of military sexual trauma

    A growing body of research is showing that brief psychological treatments designed to combat myths regarding the danger of physical symptoms of anxiety, coupled with repeated exposure to these sensations, can lead to reductions in anxiety sensitivity, according to Ennis.

  • VA Texas information fair provides help to rural Veterans

    VA Texas information fair provides help to rural Veterans

    Veterans Information Fair brought caravan of services to rural Texas Veterans who appreciated face-to-face help. Some very emotional.

  • Dallas Vet Center offers women Veterans MST support

    Dallas Vet Center offers women Veterans MST support

    Coping with Military Sexual Trauma - a new support group for military sexual trauma. It’s psychoeducational basics and covers PTSD 101. Coping skills and different therapies to help Veterans.

  • Navy Veteran: “I never wanted to talk about what happened.”

    Navy Veteran: “I never wanted to talk about what happened.”

    After Michael Corso joined the Navy, he gained confidence in himself through his job … and also socially. But when a friendship went terribly wrong, it changed him forever. Here’s how VA helped.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Angie

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Angie

    Angie was sexually assaulted while serving in the Army and for 10 years used alcohol and drugs to cope with the resulting PTSD. She sought help from VA and was in treatment within a week.

  • Women Veterans’ care preferences key to preventing suicide

    Women Veterans’ care preferences key to preventing suicide

    Women Veterans more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Veteran women. It’s more important than ever that providers talk with women Veterans and understand their unique suicide risks.

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