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Veterans Health Administration
A VA Research Overview: 2005-2013
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With an opening from VA Under Secretary of Health Robert A. Petzel, MD, VA's Outgoing Chief Research and Development Officer Joel Kupersmith, MD, discusses the progress VA Research has made during his eight-year tenure. From the brain-computer interface to the Million Veteran Program, Kupersmith also talks about the important relationship VA Research has with its scientists and volunteer Veteran research participants.
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Will I have to talk about my trauma [in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder]?
- How does a therapist decide which medication [for PTSD] is right for which patient?
- How do I decide which treatment [for posttraumatic stress disorder] to try?
- Are there side effects of [medication for posttraumatic stress disorder] that i should look out for?
- Do I have to be on medication [for posttraumatic stress disorder] for the rest of my life?
- Can therapy [for posttraumatic stress disorder] help with nightmares and sleep problems?
- Can therapy help with other problems [besides posttraumatic stress disorder]?
- I'm on medication to help me relax and sleep. Will this medication help my PTSD?
- What would you tell a patient [with posttraumatic stress] who doesn't feel ready for therapy?
- What role does my family play in therapy for post traumatic stress disorder?
- What is Prolonged Exposure (PE) [for posttraumatic stress disorder]?
- What is Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR) [for posttraumatic stress disorder]?
AboutFace - Hear Veterans Stories about PTSD
- AboutFace: Learn about PTSD and how treatment can turn your life around
- AboutFace: PTSD treatment can turn your life around
- About PTSD treatment: "I've been through it." Veteran Harold "Bud" Smith
- About PTSD symptoms: "I can't sleep without it [my gun]... " SPC Rob Tucker
- About PTSD Treatment: "Don't hesitate. Believe me." Veteran Richard Adams
- About PTSD and stigma: "We never talked about it." Veteran Richard Adams
- About PTSD Symptoms: "I felt like I was always under a sniper's scope." Veteran Ron Whitcomb
- About PTSD symptoms: "It sneaks up on you like a ghost in the night." Veteran Edward J. Fair
- PTSD treatment: "My sons tell me I'm a lot easier to live with now." Veteran Craig "Stu" Shipley
- About PTSD symptoms: "I pretty much alienated myself from everyone... " CPT Sarah C. Humphries
- About PTSD and families: "It's hard for them." CPT Sarah C. Humphries
- "You can let the PTSD take over, or you can let you take over... " Veteran John Angell Jr.
Healthy Living
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Eat Wisely
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Eat wisely to maximize your health. Eat a variety of foods including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. It is important to include fat-free or lo...
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Be Physically Active
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Avoid inactivity. Some activity is better than none. Aim for at least 2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. Every 10 minute...
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Weight Management
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Strive for a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, losing even a little will help. If you are of normal weight, maintain it. Staying in contr...
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Break Free From Smoking
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6 months ago
Stories about veterans who want to quit smoking and the help they got from the VA to do it. A useful overview of the many types of help provided b...
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