PTSD

Researchers have found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

A state appeals court upheld the firing of the former officer - who is approved to use medical marijuana to treat PTSD - pointing to a federal law and a job requirement that he be able to use guns.

Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, aka ecstasy, for PTSD. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, can be given to people with hard-to-treat depression.

The Grey Team, a Boca Raton nonprofit, has worked with more than 700 veterans since its founding seven years ago. The organization uses a 90-day program of exercise and high-tech machines.

Shy Wolf Sanctuary is providing members of Home Base Florida, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, the opportunity to take part in the sanctuary’s Healing Hearts Program.

On WGCU's "Gulf Coast Life," a conversation with Dr. Ray DePaulo ahead of his recent talk through the FGCU Provost Lecture Series and Naples Discussion Group.

Her son was diagnosed with PTSD while he was in the Air Force, and after his deployment he showed suicidal signs that she didn't recognize. Now, she is turning the tragedy into help for others.

The Mental Health for Heroes Foundation hopes to provide around 250 hours of paid counseling a month and other mental health services to first responders and their families.

The center in Temple Terrace will serve as a one-stop shop for veterans experiencing mental and behavioral health issues. The VA is also starting to build a health clinic in Lakeland.

SOF Missions provides free health care options for post-combat veterans seeking trauma care, with an overall mission to combat the veteran suicide crisis.