Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

10/13/2026

In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 last month, USU interviewed CSTS’s Drs. Stephen J. C***a, David M. Benedek, and Robert J. Ursano on their experiences at the Pentagon on 9/11.

🔗 Read more at: https://news.usuhs.edu/2026/09/making-sense-of-chaos-how-usu.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=twau-2026-09-14

📸 FEMA photo by Bri Rodriguez

10/09/2026

Congratulations to our STARRS team on 150 peer-reviewed publications 🎉

On August 12th, the STARRS team published its 150th article in JAMA Psychiatry.

The STARRS team has been conducting research on risk and protective factors associated with su***de, su***de-related behavior, and other mental health issues in Army Soldiers for over 15 years.

Read the article at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42584912/

10/05/2026

A future clinical trial will study vitamin B9, focusing on reducing su***de risk and supporting service member health.

Active-duty US personnel are invited to help test a new online recruitment platform to prepare for the upcoming study. Participation is completely online and only takes 10 minutes. You don’t have to have a mental health diagnosis to participate, and could be the first to enroll in the upcoming vitamin B9 study later this year.

Click the link below to learn more:
https://redcap.hjf.org/surveys/?s=HARPDRRWPHFLTRR7

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 traumatic impact.

09/30/2026

95% of su***de attempts occur among Service members who didn’t disclose risk during routine screenings.

This , learn how SAFEGUARD uses machine learning to identify at-risk personnel before crisis strikes.

📲 Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-026-01664-6

09/28/2026

🚨 Video and transcript now available! 🚨

The recording of our Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Fall Lecture is now available to watch online. Learn about the four pillars of a healthy mind with Dr. Richard J. Davidson (University of Wisconsin-Madison).

📽️ Watch now: https://brainbehaviormind.org/lecture-series/2026-fall-lecture/introduction

09/27/2026

This , learn how to have conversations regarding safe storage of fi****ms with gun owners through CSTS’ podcast Let’s Talk About Your Guns.

📻All 15 episodes are available now at:
https://www.cstsonline.org/su***de-prevention-program/podcasts/lets-talk-about-your-guns

09/25/2026

Military life brings unique operational challenges that can place extreme stress on marital and family relationships.

This , learn more about helping loved ones who may be at risk for su***de with this fact sheet: https://www.cstsonline.org/resources/resource-master-list/courage-to-care-su***de-facts-for-families

09/22/2026

Are you an active-duty service member with 10 minutes to spare?

We need your help testing a new recruitment platform for an upcoming vitamin B9 study. The vitamin B9 study will focus on reducing su***de risk and supporting service member health. Mental health problems are a leading cause of hospitalization and discharge.

Participation can be completed anywhere using a phone or computer and is completely online. Your participation could help advance future prevention efforts that may support service member health, readiness, and well-being.

Click the link below to learn more:

09/22/2026

A recent study coauthored by CSTS team members found that the Overwatch Project is a promising step towards reducing fi***rm su***des among service members.

🔗Read more this at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/13811118.2026.2685120

09/20/2026

This , learn about how social support network size and attachment styles may impact risk of su***de attempts for U.S. Army soldiers.

🔗Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41496671/