Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Advancing Psychological Health and Resilience through Trauma Research, Education, and Consultation. Government

The appearance of advertising on this page does not imply endorsement by CSTS, USU or the U.S. The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) was established in 1987 to address United States Department of Defense concerns around the psychological impact and health consequences resulting from the impact of traumatic events, to include weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and natural disasters.

05/28/2026

At CSTS, we are grateful to have experts on our team who serve in the National Guard helping us maximize the impact of our work in support of the National Guard.

Katie Duffy, one of our CSTS team members and National Guard Behavioral Health Officer, shares about her work at CSTS and its connection to her recent deployment with the National Guard.

📽️ Watch below!

CSTS is pleased to share a video recording and transcript of the Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference that too...
05/21/2026

CSTS is pleased to share a video recording and transcript of the Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference that took place on April 21, 2026, and featured national and international scientists, clinicians, and leaders in the field of psychological stress and trauma.

The video and transcript are available now on our website: https://bit.ly/4v6P2Lg

While simulations are helpful, they can also be stressful to learners in healthcare. In a new article by CSTS’ Dr. Eliza...
05/18/2026

While simulations are helpful, they can also be stressful to learners in healthcare.

In a new article by CSTS’ Dr. Elizabeth A. Greene and colleagues, institutional promotion of psychological safety is described for students taking a sexual assault assessment and management course as a potential model for best practices during high-intensity healthcare simulation.

Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41642309/

In times of conflict, prioritizing mental health is more critical than ever. In this paper, CSTS’ Dr. Robert J. Ursano a...
05/13/2026

In times of conflict, prioritizing mental health is more critical than ever.

In this paper, CSTS’ Dr. Robert J. Ursano and colleagues discuss the ECNP Traumatic Stress Network webinar series, in which experts come together to share knowledge, address urgent challenges, and explore key topics impacting mental well-being during periods of crisis. These “Hot Topics in Dark Days” virtual meetings foster collaboration, insight, and support for those working on the frontlines of mental health care.

Read more:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nsa.2026.106995

Despite a national focus on ending veteran homelessness, many veterans remain homeless in the United States.This study, ...
05/09/2026

Despite a national focus on ending veteran homelessness, many veterans remain homeless in the United States.

This study, coauthored by CSTS’ Drs. James A. Naifeh and Robert J. Ursano, explores the pathways that lead to homelessness among veterans.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342060

How are PTSD and cardiovascular disease connected?A recent study coauthored by several CSTS staff found that PTSD is ass...
05/06/2026

How are PTSD and cardiovascular disease connected?

A recent study coauthored by several CSTS staff found that PTSD is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease– meaning that prevention efforts might be most effective if they address both PTSD and comorbidities.

Read more:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41032051/

April is the Month of the Military Child. This month, CSTS recognizes and honors the more than 1.6 million children from...
04/30/2026

April is the Month of the Military Child.

This month, CSTS recognizes and honors the more than 1.6 million children from military families and the contributions as well as sacrifices they make.

Learn more about how to support military children with our fact sheet:https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Strengthening_Military_Families.pdf

📸 Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Barnes

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Leadership during stressful situations is a challenging task, but our fact she...
04/28/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month.

Leadership during stressful situations is a challenging task, but our fact sheet can help military leaders better understand:
✅Effective communication
✅Early interventions
✅Supporting grief
✅Managing stress

Read more:https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Military_Leadership_Stressful_Situations.pdf

Only 1️⃣ day remaining until our Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference! Curious about how to apply a neurodevel...
04/20/2026

Only 1️⃣ day remaining until our Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference!

Curious about how to apply a neurodevelopmental framework to your clinical practice? Dr. Bruce D. Perry will share about the neurosequential model of therapeutics on April 21st.

is free, virtual, and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available.

Register here: https://brainbehaviormind.org/conferences/spring-conference

Just 2️⃣ days until our Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference! Dr. Sharon Dekel will share with us about childb...
04/19/2026

Just 2️⃣ days until our Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference!

Dr. Sharon Dekel will share with us about childbirth and trauma at the upcoming on April 21st.

is free, virtual, and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available.

Register here: https://brainbehaviormind.org/conferences/spring-conference

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