Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health
February 1, 2026
Ian Stefanuk, Kaitlin Chivers-Wilson, Rakesh Jetly et al.
Introduction: Comorbid conditions such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder are common among Veterans, and the presence of multiple conditions requires innovative treatment approaches. The Newly Institute in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has introduced a novel intervention combining sublingual ketamine therapy with a medically managed transdiagnostic...
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health
December 1, 2023
Nicole S. Coverdale, Douglas J. Cook
3 citations
LAY SUMMARY Psychedelic pharmacotherapies combined with structured psychotherapy have shown promise in the treatment of several psychological conditions. This type of therapy is known as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) and includes three phases: preparation, in-session support, and integration. The purpose of this review was to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that used...
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health
December 1, 2023
Emmanuelle A. D. Schindler, Jason J. Sico
LAY SUMMARY Patients with headache disorders, such as migraine or cluster headache, often have poor quality of life and can be disabled by their condition. Military members and Veterans have a high risk of developing a headache disorder, particularly because they are also at risk for brain injury through head trauma. New headache treatments are needed, because the available treatments may not...
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health
December 1, 2023
Erika Dyck, Gregory P. Marchildon
LAY SUMMARY The historical relationship between psychedelic drugs and the military has often been characterized in terms of drug misuse or the connection between drugs like d-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) or psilocybin (magic mushrooms) contributing to anti-war sentiments. Recent clinical evidence, however, suggests these cultural associations may be overshadowing the potential for...
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health
October 25, 2023
Amy C. Reichelt, Eric Vermetten, Benjamin T. Dunkley
5 citations
LAY SUMMARY Concussion is a type of acquired brain injury that is common in the military, as well as among civilians and contact sport athletes, and is defined by a transient impairment in mental function. Nevertheless, concussion presents a considerable health burden, and a small minority of people suffer from continued impairment. Repetitive sub-concussive head injury is a known risk factor...