Dec 5, 2021
Several states in the US have legalized medical cannabis as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that many Veterans experience. While many people with PTSD use cannabis products, questions remain about the effectiveness.
In today’s conversation, forensic neuropsychiatrist Dr. Hal Wortzel...
Sep 25, 2021
Short Takes Episode 130 Transcript
The VA is known as a leader in suicide prevention, offering innovative approaches to preventing Veteran suicide. And yet, many Veterans are not enrolled in VA care. It is therefore imperative that community organizations that serve Veterans have the resources and knowledge to help...
Jul 31, 2021
Suicide prevention is a worthy goal itself, but it’s about more than stopping just one suicidal event – it’s also important to address the emotional pain underlying suicide and build a meaningful life that’s truly worth living. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, is a therapy approach that helps...
Feb 14, 2021
The transition from military to civilian life can be an important time for service members. For many, it is an exciting life transition. For some, however, it can be a time of high stress, and even crisis. Whether it’s changes in social support, financial stress, a change in identity, or a cultural adjustment, some...
Nov 24, 2020
The relationship between PTSD and suicide is important to
understand if we want to prevent suicide among veterans and
military service members. So what is the relationship between PTSD
and suicide? Well, according to suicide and PTSD researcher Dr.
Ryan Holliday…. It’s complicated!
In this conversation, Dr....