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PTSD May Raise Physical Woes in Women

By John M Grohol PsyD
June 28, 2004

For many women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), declines in mental and physical health too often go hand-in-hand, researchers report.

“Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with a greater burden of medical illness than is seen in depression alone,” write the authors of a study in the June 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.


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Hi!

Currently, I’m working on a research project called, “Humiliation and the Hospital Experience–PTSD.

I’m requesting an interview.

Thank you for your consideration.

Belinda Diamond
diamondbelinda@yahoo.com

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