Veterans know that being in the military can be hazardous to their health. The risk of facing the enemy and putting their life on the line is something soldiers face regularly. It's the nature of "going to war." Yet, there are numerous other unknown risks that are not apparent until...

Every day I see veterans in my office who are battling to recover their lives after honorably serving our county. Resuming life after war is not easy. Some will take a few weeks to adjust to life "back in the world" as they cope with new family responsibilities and performance...

Many veterans never dreamed of needing help coping with life following combat deployments. While the impact of surviving in a combat zone has left many veterans seeking help in overcoming posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there have been significant advances in treatment. An overview of available therapy approaches for PTSD can...

As a retired Army Colonel and psychotherapist who works daily with soldiers, veterans and their families, I have observed some common elements among those who have served in our nation's military. It is not uncommon for a veteran to return from war changed. In fact, most do change. No one...