Veterans Medical Research Foundation

This study looked at whether a 10-week compassion meditation course is a practical and acceptable treatment for veterans with PTSD. Researchers enrolled 113 veterans across multiple U.S. sites and compared the meditation program to a standard relaxation course. The main goal was …

This study tested a new smoking cessation program for veterans who are at high risk for suicide. The program combines standard tobacco treatment with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a therapy proven to reduce suicide risk. 67 veterans participated, and researchers measured ho…