VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

PTSD Treatment Decision Aid There are several effective PTSD treatments. This means that if you have PTSD, you have options. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you learn about these options and think about which treatment might be best for you. It also gives you tips on how to work with your provider to decide … Read more

Treating Insomnia When Sleep Hygiene Isn’t Enough

Treating Insomnia When Sleep Hygiene Isn’t Enough

SOURCES: Annie Miller, behavioral sleep medicine therapist, DC Metro Sleep and Psychotherapy. Mayo Clinic: “Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills.” Kaur, H; Spurling, B; Bollu, P. Chronic Insomnia, StatPearls Publishing, 2021.   Sleep Foundation: “Light Therapy for Insomnia Sufferers,” “Sleep Hygiene,” “Light and Sleep,” “Mental Health and Sleep.” Stanford Health Care: “Stimulus … Read more

Getting Sober: Finding Your Way

Getting Sober: Finding Your Way

SOURCES: Ashley Loeb Blassingame, certified alcohol and drug counselor; co-founder, Lionrock Recovery, Laguna Hills, CA. Brooke Aymes, licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, Oaklyn, NJ. Fay Zenoff, addiction recovery wellness expert, Mill Valley, CA. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: “Impatient Alcohol and Drug Rehab.” JAMA Network: “Treatment of Alcohol Use … Read more