Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

09/30/2026

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

This ***dePreventionMonth, 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 ***dePreventionMonth, 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 ***dePreventionMonth, 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 ***dePreventionMonth at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/13811118.2026.2685120

09/20/2026

This ***dePreventionMonth, 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/

09/19/2026

Today we join the USU community in celebrating Founders’ Day!

On this day in 1972, USU was established by Congress. As part of USU, CSTS remains dedicated to supporting those who serve.

From pioneering research on traumatic stress and su***de prevention to delivering trauma-informed guidance during disasters, our mission is to ensure our Service members, military families, and local communities have the support they need when facing adversity.

We are proud to be part of USU's rich history of medical excellence and service to our nation.

📸 Sharon Holland for DVIDS

09/18/2026

‼️Free, virtual, and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available.‼️

How can we live happy, fulfilling lives in the face of today’s challenges?

Join Dr. Richard J. Davidson at the Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Fall Lecture on September 23 to learn about the four pillars of a healthy mind.

Register now:

2025 Fall Lecture Wednesday, Sept. 23, 20262:00–3:30 PM EDT REGISTER Richard J. Davidson, PhD...

09/16/2026

CSTS developed a Su***de Prevention Program (SPP) to raise awareness of su***de as a public health problem and promote the mental health and well-being of Service members and beyond.

➡️This ***dePreventionMonth, learn more about SPP:
https://www.cstsonline.org/su***de-prevention-program/overview