Women’s Military Health

An increasing number of active military members and Veterans are women, and more women are involved in combat operations than ever before. Broadening our knowledge of women’s military health issues is critical. Boston University affiliated faculty and researchers are conducting ground-breaking research in the areas of gender differences in PTSD, intimate partner violence, and military sexual trauma.

Boston University affiliated centers and labs dedicated to the health of female military members and Veterans include:

National Center for PTSD: Women’s Health Science Division

Boston University School of Social Work Strong Families Strong Forces