Veterans Use Tattoos to Cope with PTSD: A Growing Trend in American Therapy

“Veterans Use Tattoos to Cope with PTSD: A Growing Trend in American Therapy”

Austin, Texas – August 2025
Tattoo therapy is gaining traction among U.S. veterans dealing with PTSD. Many are using memorial tattoos and therapeutic body art to process trauma and reclaim their identity. The American Psychological Association is currently funding studies into tattoo therapy as a valid supplemental mental health tool.

> “This ink is more than skin deep—it’s healing,” says U.S. Marine veteran Marcus H., who now advocates for tattoo-based recovery workshops.