PTSD relief for our veterans may be on the horizon

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Read the full story about the study on HealthDay.

Many combat veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but a new clinical trial gives hope that some relief is on its way. This study is comprised of compressed formats of standard PTSD treatment called prolonged exposure therapy. With this type of therapy, the patient learns to face the trauma-related memories in a 3-week program.

Read more about what Alan Peterson, PhD., professor of psychiatry at UT Health San Antonio, has to say about the study and the hope it brings to many veterans in this article by HealthDay.