PTSD
From the Journals
Sexual assault in military linked to sexual pain
Comorbid depression and PTSD also was likely in these female veterans.
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More evidence supports psychotherapy as first-line therapy for PTSD
“We found limited evidence to recommend pharmacological treatments as monotherapies,” the investigators noted.
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Increasingly violent storms may strain mental health
SAN FRANCISCO – Infrastructure damage, stressors put pressure on vulnerable groups.
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The effects persist for children who witnessed 9/11
SAN FRANCISCO – There is a heightened risk of psychiatric and physical problems.
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For some MST survivors, VA hospitals can trigger PTSD
SAN FRANCISCO – Veteran survivors of military sexual trauma are often reluctant to report assaults, but some therapies can help.
From the Journals
New data further suggest that stress does a number on the CV system
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Genes associated with PTSD coming into focus
LAS VEGAS – The precise pathophysiology of the illness remains elusive.
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Race/ethnicity, other factors predict PTSD and depression after mild TBI
Patients with mild traumatic brain injury who are black or have a history of mental illness are at greater risk of developing PTSD, depression.
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Single-dose propranolol tied to ‘selective erasure’ of anxiety disorders
BARCELONA – The evolutionary treatment targets reconsolidation of fear memories.
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‘Walk and talk’ 3MDR psychotherapy for PTSD
BARCELONA – Novel program is designed for treatment-resistant combat PTSD but might have broader applications.
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