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Psychotherapy for Impact of Killing During War: Advancing Treatment of PTSD and Moral Injury in Veterans

This review synthesizes evidence from a pivotal randomized clinical trial and complementary literature on psychotherapeutic interventions addressing the psychological impact of killing in war, emphasizing improvements in PTSD, moral injury,

Aug 20, 2026
Clinical Updates

Integrating Trauma-Focused Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis: Insights from the STAR Trial and Related Research

The STAR trial demonstrates that trauma-focused CBTp is a safe, effective intervention for adults with co-occurring PTSD and psychosis, improving PTSD and psychosis symptoms, with high acceptability and minimal adverse events.

Jul 12, 2026
Critical Care

When the ICU Trauma Lingers: How Family PTSD Symptoms Build Across the Critical Illness Journey

Qualitative interviews show family PTSD after ICU care is shaped by cumulative stressors across the illness trajectory, highlighting the need for continuous, family-centered communication and support.

Jun 15, 2026
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Digital Imagery-Competing Task Intervention Significantly Reduces Intrusive Memories in Trauma-Exposed Healthcare Staff: Evidence from the GAINS-02 Bayesian Trial

A Bayesian adaptive randomized clinical trial reveals that a digital imagery-competing task intervention (ICTI) significantly reduces the frequency of intrusive memories and PTSD symptoms among healthcare workers exposed to pandemic-related

Feb 24, 2026
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Rapid-Acting Neuroplastogen TSND-201 Shows Significant Efficacy in PTSD: Results from the Phase 2 IMPACT-1 Trial

A Phase 2 randomized clinical trial demonstrates that TSND-201, a novel neuroplastogen, significantly reduces PTSD symptoms and functional disability without intensive psychotherapy, offering a potentially rapid and durable treatment option

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Parental Firearm Injury Linked to Significant Surge in Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Service Utilization

A large-scale longitudinal study reveals that children whose parents suffer firearm injuries face a significant increase in psychiatric diagnoses, particularly trauma-related disorders. These findings highlight the profound secondary psycho

Feb 2, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

PTSD and Sleep Disorders Linked to Sharp Rise in Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk

A comprehensive meta-analysis of over 22 million individuals identifies mental disorders, particularly PTSD and sleep disturbances, as major independent risk factors for acute coronary syndrome, urging a paradigm shift toward integrated car

Jan 27, 2026Sign in to read
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Neuropsychiatric Interaction with Vascular Health: Deciphering the Moderating Role of PTSD in Hormonal Contraceptive-Associated Cardiovascular Risk

A large-scale cohort study demonstrates that while hormonal contraceptives are generally associated with lower cardiovascular risk in women, this protective effect is lost in those with PTSD, highlighting a critical intersection between psy

Jan 6, 2026
Internal Medicine

The Limits of Collaborative Care: Why the CLARO Trial Found No Added Benefit for OUD and Comorbid Mental Illness

The CLARO randomized clinical trial investigated whether a collaborative care model could improve outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder and co-occurring depression or PTSD. The study found no statistically significant advantages ov

Jan 1, 2026Sign in to read
Critical Care

Delusional ICU Memories: The Hidden Driver of Long-Term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

This multicenter longitudinal study reveals that delusional memories, rather than simple amnesia, are the primary predictors of persistent PTSD symptoms following critical illness, highlighting the critical roles of delirium and sedation in

Dec 27, 2025
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Psychedelics and MDMA for Mental Disorders: Promising Large Effects but Limited Certainty—What the Latest Living Meta-analysis Shows

A living systematic review of 30 RCTs (n=1,480) finds moderate-to-large symptom reductions for MDMA in PTSD and serotonergic psychedelics in major depression and anxiety, but high risk of bias and low certainty overall; pragmatic, longer, a

Nov 25, 2025
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Comparative Effectiveness of PTSD Treatments in Primary Care: Insights from a Pragmatic Randomized Trial

A pragmatic trial comparing SSRIs and written exposure therapy in primary care PTSD treatment found similar effectiveness initially; switching to SNRI was superior to WET augmentation for SSRI nonresponders.

Oct 15, 2025
Emergency Medicine

Which Mental-Health Steps Should Trauma Teams Prioritize? A Practical Synthesis of New Guideline Recommendations

A systematic synthesis of clinical practice guideline recommendations for preventing and managing mental disorders after traumatic injury, with prioritized, implementable actions for acute and early recovery care.

Oct 10, 2025

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