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Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Syracuse University

Series

2013

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Research Brief: "Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Associated Physical Activity", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Aug 2013

Research Brief: "Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Associated Physical Activity", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This brief is about the connection between physical activity and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. In policy and practice, service members who experienced combat should have high levels of physical activity in order to reduce the possibility of developing PTSD, clinicians should mention the importance of physical activity for mental health to service members, as well as recommend alternatives for veterans who are unable to do high levels of physical activity. The VA should implement and promote fitness programs for service members and veterans to lower the possibility of developing PTSD, and policymakers should fund physical activity programs …


Research Brief: "Family And Couples Treatment For Newly Returning Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Mar 2013

Research Brief: "Family And Couples Treatment For Newly Returning Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which analyzes how veterans readjust post-deployment during OEF/OIF when they come back home to their families.


Research Brief: "The Role Of Social Support In Exposure Therapy For Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Feb 2013

Research Brief: "The Role Of Social Support In Exposure Therapy For Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which evaluates the impact of social support on veterans undergoing exposure therapy for symptoms of PTSD from the OEF/OIF conflicts.