Owning a dog may help veterans with PTSD
MedPage TodayMay 15, 2016
In a small randomized controlled trial of 19 veterans, those who adopted a dog from a local pet shelter had significantly greater relief from depression and loneliness than those put on a 3-month wait list (control), according to Stephen Stern, MD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, and colleagues.
Adopting a Dog May Help Veterans with PTSD
American Psychiatric AssociationMay 14, 2016
The American Psychiatric Association issued a news release to highlight a STRONG STAR-affiliated study presented at the APA’s 2016 Annual Meeting. (Link to story no longer available.)
PTSD: Fat hormone involved in risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder
International Business TimesMay 13, 2016
The International Business Times quotes Dr. Alan Peterson, director of the STRONG STAR Consortium and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, in this story about a research study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio finding that a hormone produced by fat cells may affect susceptibility to posttraumatic stress disorder.
PTSD linked to low levels of fat hormone
Medical XpressMay 11, 2016
As director of the STRONG STAR Consortium and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, Dr. Alan Peterson provided expert comment for a story about research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on the connection between a fat hormone and development of posttraumatic stress disorder.
The Source: Military suicides remain persistently high
Texas Public RadioApril 14, 2016
“The Source,” a live interview program on Texas Public Radio in San Antonio, invited Dr. Alan Peterson, director of the STRONG STAR Consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, to discuss the persistent problem of military suicides and to respond to questions from listeners who called in.
Grim toll of military suicides reaches a new milestone
San Antonio Express-NewsApril 8, 2016
Dr. Alan Peterson, director of the STRONG STAR Consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, is quoted in this story as an expert on efforts to reduce suicides among those who have served in the military post-9/11. (Access to article may require paid subscription.)
Outrunning PTSD — A local researcher investigates the benefits of exercise in treating symptoms of PTSD
San Antonio MagazineMarch 1, 2016
STRONG STAR Consortium coordinator and principal investigator Stacey Young-McCaughan, RN, PhD, discusses her research study with post-9/11 combat veterans at Fort Hood, Texas, exploring whether exercise can improve the outcome of PTSD treatment.
Psychologist: Headway made on treatments for PTSD
Stars and StripesDecember 13, 2015
Alan Peterson, PhD, director of STRONG STAR and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, discusses blast injuries and progress being made in treatments for traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder in this story by Stars and Stripes.
Risk of death nearly doubled for Vietnam veterans with PTSD
ReutersDecember 3, 2015
Alan Peterson, PhD, director of STRONG STAR and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, is quoted as an expert on the effects of posttraumatic stress in this story about a new study finding that combat trauma experienced decades ago may still be affecting the health of many Vietnam War veterans.
PTSD, Emotional Scars from Iraq, Afghanistan Will Require Treatment for Decades
News Radio 1200 WOAI, San AntonioDecember 2, 2015
Researchers at the U.T. Health Science Center told the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States at their annual meeting underway in San Antonio that the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other emotional problems facing veterans of the Iraq and Afghan Wars will require care and treatment for decades, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. (Link to story no longer available.)