Ongoing Mental Health Researech at Naval Medical Center San Diego

 

Virtual Reality Treatment for PTSD

– The most effective treatment we’ve found so far, but also probably the hardest.    Is the Virtual Reality what makes it work? DETAILS

 

Nightmare and Insomnia Treatment Study

– Can you improve your sleep and PTSD without using sleeping pills?  DETAILS 

 

Stellate Ganglia Block for PTSD

- A shot that is normally used for pain may also provide almost instant relief from some PTSD symptoms.  DETAILS

Attention Retraining for PTSD

– A computer program that you use at home to help you focus on the positives may improve the speed of recovery. DETAILS

 

Trans Magnetic Stimulation for PTSD

– The brain is a circuit.  Can very powerful magnets help the brain to reset itself from PTSD? DETAILS

 

Biomarkers for PTSD and TBI

-Can brain scans see how the brain is different because of PTSD and/or a blast injury? DETAILS

 

Stress Inoculation Training to Prevent PTSD

-The best way to treat a problem is to never develop it to begin with. This project provides training aimed at helping you cope with the stress before you deploy. DETAILS

 

Influence of Psychiatric Diagnosis and Medications on Firearms Performance

 - The idea of individuals in mental health treatment carrying guns makes some people nervous.   Is this appropriate?  DETAILS

 

Comparison of Commonly Used Sleep Medications

- Insomnia is the most commonly reported psychological complaint after military deployment.  Different sleep medications are used to address this.  Which, if any, is best?  DETAILS pending

 

Ketamine for Suicidal Thinking

– Can an infusion of a medication in the ER help people who are feeling suicidal feel better?  DETAILS pending

 

Caring Letter for Suicide Prevention

– Can writing letters to patients after they are discharged from the hospital lower the chance that they will commit suicide?   NOT YET APPROVED

 

 

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