U.S. News & World Report: Sleep issues are soaring in U.S. military: study

April 5, 2021

Dr. Vincent Mysliwiec and Dr. Alan Peterson, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, are quoted in this report about new research that suggests the effect of serving in the U.S. military can be stressful and that is showing up in a dramatic increase in two types of sleep problems like insomnia and sleep apnea. Read the story. 


A cornerstone of research-based medicine

March 29, 2021

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio broke ground and unveiled the cornerstone for the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, a destination center for research and treatment of cancer and other complex diseases that disproportionately impact the people of South Texas.




Spectrum News: Two-day therapy retreat helps treat PTSD and improve re­la­tion­ships

September 28, 2020

In this “In Focus Texas” segment, Alan Peterson, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of our national STRONG STAR PTSD consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD research programs based in the Department of Psychiatry, was interviewed about a two-day weekend treatment for military-related PTSD that can also improve relationships of military couples. Watch the story.


Spectrum News: Understanding PTSD and its effects on relationships

September 28, 2020

In this “In Focus Texas” segment, Alan Peterson, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of our national STRONG STAR PTSD consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD research programs based in the Department of Psychiatry, was interviewed about a two-day weekend treatment for military-related PTSD that can also improve relationships of military couples. Watch the story.