Military and Veterans Issues

My journey from the disciplined ranks of a US Army combat engineer to a bastion of support for those battling internal wars has been both enlightening and deeply personal. This path, paved ... Read More

Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) can develop following any exposure to trauma—including trauma another person experienced. A military spouse may get PTSD after learning about or otherwise ... Read More

In the wake of terror attacks and acts of violence around the world—such as the white supremacy demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led a man to plough a vehicle into a ... Read More

Imagine being able to make significant progress in healing from posttraumatic stress in one therapy session. Several mental health practitioners using accelerated resolution therapy (ART) ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, Three months ago, my husband returned from his second deployment to the Middle East. I was excited to see him and resume our life together, but he came back to me ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, Our son, who turned 18 last month, is about to graduate from high school. He’s a great kid, an Eagle Scout, and a straight-A student (3.96 grade-point average). ... Read More

Research on mindfulness shows that it can be beneficial for improving a person’s attention, mood, pain tolerance, and immune function. It can also be used to reduce stress and increase ... Read More

When soldiers are killed in battle, families grieve and nations mourn for some of their bravest citizens. However, wars claim thousands of lives even decades after agreements have been ... Read More

Military and Veterans Mental Health Infographic by GoodTherapy.org ... Read More