PTSD
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Postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder: An underestimated reality?
“If the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder aren’t treated after delivery, they tend to get worse over the period of 1 to 6 months following...
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Imaging IDs brain activity related to dissociative symptoms
Severe dissociative disorders “remain at best underappreciated and, at worst, frequently go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed,” said Dr. Lauren Lebois...
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Higher rates of PTSD, BPD in transgender vs. cisgender psych patients
“It is important to realize that transgender or gender-diverse identity is not synonymous with [borderline personality disorder], as some have...
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Sexual assault–related visits to the ED are on the rise
Studies of victims show an increased risk of conditions such as suicidal ideation, PTSD, depression, substance use, and chronic conditions
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Complex trauma in the perinatal period
Early recognition and treatment can optimize outcomes for both mother and child.
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Sleep kits help foster children manage effects of trauma
The sleep kits, some containing a stuffed animal, aromatherapy, and a night-light, could be an alternative to other forms of sleep therapy or...
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‘Disturbing’ lack of follow-up care after psychiatric crises
Patients who had received both primary care and mental health care before an acute event had the highest odds of receiving follow-up.
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Urgent need for research into psychedelic therapy for older adults
Little is known about appropriate dosing, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of psychedelics in older adults.
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Detachment predicts worse posttraumatic outcomes
Dissociative diagnoses are not rare and, in fact, are more prevalent than schizophrenia.
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Hepatitis C meds linked to improved PTSD symptoms
A glecaprevir/pibrentasvir combo was associated with PTSD symptom improvement.
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Which factors fuel sexual violence in health care?
“One of the most disturbing aspects is that health care professionals are committing these acts of violence against women who are in a vulnerable...