Auricular Acupuncture on Emotional Distress in Service Members and Veterans With PTSD

Ear Acupuncture: Participants will receive bilateral NADA ear acupuncture protocol treatment for a one-time insertion in addition to the weekly mindfulness therapy received by participants. The NADA consists of 5 ear acupuncture points inserted bilaterally: shen men, sympathetic, kidney, liver, and lung. Sterile, semi-permanent acupuncture needles (2mm) will be inserted into the participant's ear and left in place until they naturally fall out, typically within 3-7 days.

Mindfulness: Participants will receive virtual mindfulness therapy weekly for 30 minutes each session via the MS Teams platform.