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New Insights into Off-Label Prescription of Atypical Antipsychotics

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Physicians and psychiatrists got a wake-up call Tuesday when it comes to prescribing atypical antipsychotics for uses not approved by the ...
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Impact of 9/11 Expands Clinical Knowledge of Stress

Monday, September 12th, 2011
As we remember the tragedy of 9/11, a new research study suggests the severity of ...
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Low Levels of Serotonin 1B Linked to PTSD

Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Research scientists have found low levels of serotonin 1B levels in patients with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress ...
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PTSD Risk May Depend on Genetics

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
A new study suggests that in some cases, a particular genetic profile is associated with development of post-traumatic stress ...
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PTSD Impairs Detection of Emotional Cues

Thursday, August 18th, 2011
A new European study suggests post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impairs an individual’s ability to detect facial expressions. This limitation is significant as ...
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Lab Studies Show that Light Reduces Fear

Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Using mice as model, University of Virginia researchers discover light plays a role in reducing fear and anxiety. This finding ...
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Gender-Based Violence Increases Women’s Risk of Mental Disorders

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
A new Australian study finds that women who experience gender-based violence such as rape, sexual assault, intimate partner violence ...
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Risperdal Ineffective for Treatment of PTSD in Veterans

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Despite its widespread use in veterans' facilities, risperidone (Risperdal) appears to be ineffective in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
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Neural Action Tied to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that explains why people make particularly strong, long-lasting memories of stressful ...
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Surf Therapy for PTSD?

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
For veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new therapy may offer help from an unexpected avenue -- surfing. For the last few years, Britain ...
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