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Article imageTerry Graedon - October 31, 2024
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Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump

The VA has lost so many mental health care providers in the past year that those remaining struggle to fill the void. Story from ProPublica

Joe Graedon - August 14, 2024

Will Ecstasy or MDMA Ease the Trauma of PTSD?

Terry Graedon - June 6, 2024

Could Service Dogs Help Veterans Manage PTSD?

Terry Graedon - February 21, 2024

Acupuncture Offers Relief from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Terry Graedon - April 27, 2023

Show 1339: Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve

Terry Graedon - November 26, 2020

Show 1237: Improving Your Mood With Food

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Terry Graedon - August 31, 2017

Will Ecstasy Be a Powerful Treatment for PTSD?

FDA has just designated MDMA, ecstasy, as a possible breakthrough therapy for PTSD. Trials will be streamlined for more rapid determination.

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Joe Graedon - July 16, 2015

Could Benzodiazepines Make PTSD Worse?

Anti-anxiety drugs do not appear to be helpful for PTSD, even though they are frequently prescribed for other sorts of anxiety disorders.

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Joe Graedon - April 2, 2015

Will Blueberries Help Against Symptoms of PTSD?

Animal research suggests that some features of PTSD may be alleviated by consuming flavonoid-rich blueberries.