PTSD Articles

Quick Test for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
University of Pennsylvania researchers report they have developed a simple survey to predict if an injury will result in ...

Building Resiliency in Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

Friday, July 8th, 2011
Historically, the deck has been stacked against children who witness domestic violence as the children are more likely to ...

Integrated Care Clinics Improve Access for Vets

Monday, June 13th, 2011
Veterans Administration clinics that integrate primary and mental health care are more successful at getting veterans mental health ...

Childhood Exposure to Trauma Ups Physical, Mental Health Risks

Thursday, June 9th, 2011
A new research study suggests exposure to trauma can increase a child’s risk of developing learning and behavioral problems, ...

Women Seem to Handle War Stress As Well As Men

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
A new study disagrees with a long-held opinion on the ability of women soldiers to handle combat stress. The finding ...

Letter from Spouse Reduces PTSD in Happily Married Soldiers

Monday, June 6th, 2011
Frequent letters and/or emails to one’s spouse may protect active-duty male soldiers from the development of posttraumatic stress ...

Migraine Sufferers At Greater Risk For PTSD, Especially Men

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
New research suggests the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more common in those who ...

Transcendental Meditation Helps Vets with PTSD

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
A recently published pilot study suggests the practice of Transcendental Meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress ...

The Drug Metyrapone to Erase Bad Memories?

Friday, May 27th, 2011
University of Montreal researchers say that the drug metyrapone reduces the brain’s ability to re-record the negative emotions associated ...

Disaster Plans Should Include Those with Mental Illness

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
When disaster strikes -- whether a deadly supercell tornado, a flood, or ...
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