PTSD

Most Returning Veterans Won’t Seek Treatment

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

On this Veterans Day, a new study was published that shows that most veterans returning from active duty wouldn't seek mental ...

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The Brain’s Response to Trauma

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

For the first time, scientists are able to observe how areas of the human brain respond when an individual ...

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Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A new study carried out by Dr. Irit Akirav and research student Eti Ganon-Elazar, working at the Learning and Memory ...

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Risk of PTSD Linked to Genes, Environment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Childhood adversity and trauma during adulthood appear to predispose individuals to post-traumatic stress disorders. Researchers found the combination of ...

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Troops Face Varied Mental Disorders

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Although post-traumatic stress disorder receives considerable attention as the main source of mental disorders among soldiers, a new UK study suggests otherwise. ...

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Depressed Pregnant Women at Risk for Flu

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

A timely new study suggests pregnant women with significant symptoms of depression often react to the seasonal flu vaccine more than ...

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Gastrointestinal Problems from High-Stress Jobs

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Two new research studies discover a significant association between high-stress, high-exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders. In one review, ...

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