2012-05-24T14:57:29Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder.html http://www.rand.org/multi/military/veterans.html May 10, 2008 May 10, 2008

The Invisible Wounds of War Study assessed Iraq veterans' health-related needs associated with PTSD, major depression, and traumatic brain injury, examined the treatment capacity of the current health care system, and estimated the costs of providing quality health care to all military members who need it.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1176.html Apr 16, 2012 Apr 16, 2012

The Real Warriors Campaign, launched in 2009, is a multimedia program designed to promote resilience, facilitate recovery, and support the reintegration of returning servicemembers, veterans, and their families. This report presents the results of an independent assessment of the campaign.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120069.html Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2012

Mental illnesses are not only a growing public health concern but also a major social and economic issue affecting individuals and families throughout the world.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR675z1.html Jan 13, 2012 Jan 13, 2012

Japanese translation of <em>Support for Students Exposed to Trauma</em>, including a series of teacher- or school counselor–led lessons aimed at reducing distress for middle school students who have been exposed to a traumatic life event. The program includes skill-building techniques geared toward changing maladaptive thoughts and promoting positive behaviors.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120079.html Jan 1, 2012 Jan 1, 2012

The objective of this study was to evaluate two abbreviated versions of the PTSD Checklist (PCL), a self-report measure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, as an index of change related to treatment.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/12/05/AH.html Dec 5, 2011 Dec 5, 2011

Delivery of evidence-based care to all veterans with PTSD or depression would pay for itself&mdash;or even save money&mdash;within two years by improving productivity and reducing medical and mortality costs, writes Terri Tanielian.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT370.html Dec 2, 2011 Dec 2, 2011

Testimony presented before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health on December 2, 2011.

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2011/11/15/new-generation-veterans.html Nov 15, 2011 Nov 15, 2011

At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans.

http://www.rand.org/multi/military/innovative-practices/catalog-of-programs.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

The U.S. Department of Defense sponsors many programs for servicemembers and their families. RAND compiled a searchable online catalog of 211 programs that address psychological health and traumatic brain injury.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR950.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

Despite the recent drawdown in Iraq, the high operational tempo of the past decade that has included longer and more-frequent deployments has resulted in significant mental health problems among some servicemembers. More than 200 programs are available to help treat psychological health and traumatic brain injury issues, but better coordination of those efforts is needed.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9606.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

Provides overviews and detailed descriptions of 211 programs currently sponsored or funded by the Department of Defense to address psychological health and traumatic brain injury, along with recommendations to maximize program effectiveness.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/11/09.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

Despite the recent drawdown in Iraq, the high operational tempo of the past decade that has included longer and more-frequent deployments has resulted in significant mental health problems among some service members. More than 200 programs are available to help treat psychological health and traumatic brain injury issues, but better coordination of those efforts is needed.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/09/27.html Sep 27, 2011 Sep 27, 2011

Evidence supports the effectiveness of some atypical antipsychotics in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and behavioral symptoms in elderly patients with dementia. There is insufficient evidence that the medications are effective for treating eating disorders, substance abuse and insomnia.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9600.html Jul 6, 2011 Jul 6, 2011

If all veterans suffering from major depression and posttraumatic stress disorder were to receive evidence-based treatments, policy simulations suggest that cost savings generated would be $138 million (15 percent) over two years.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG996.html Jun 29, 2011 Jun 29, 2011

Many programs are available to encourage and support psychological resilience among service members and families but little is known about their effectiveness. A focused literature review identifies evidence-informed factors for promoting psychological resilience and a basis for evaluating military resilience programs.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/05/29/ND.html May 29, 2011 May 29, 2011

Not only would the delivery of quality behavioral care prevent suicides, but it would also aid in the recovery of the nearly 20 percent of service members with post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, writes Rajeev Ramchand.

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2011/05/10/the-war-within.html May 10, 2011 May 10, 2011

In this May 2011 Congressional Briefing, behavioral scientist Rajeev Ramchand presents RAND research and analysis on recent increases in suicides among members of the U.S. military.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110040.html Feb 28, 2011 Feb 28, 2011

What traumatic stress survivors believe about PTSD may make it difficult for them to recognize that they have a serious mental health condition that warrants treatment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100191.html Feb 28, 2011 Feb 28, 2011

Health care facilities may be prepared to deal with the medical aspects of large-scale disasters but they lack guidelines for managing the psychological aspects of disasters.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG953.html Feb 17, 2011 Feb 17, 2011

U.S. military officials should improve efforts to identify those at risk and improve both the quality and access to behavioral health treatment in response to a sharp rise in suicide among members of the nation's armed forces.