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- Service members with a history of mental health problems are at risk for PTSD
The findings of a recent study reveal that military personnel who have mental health disorders before their deployment may be more likely to develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than individuals who did not screen positive for these problems. more...
- PTSD and childhood trauma may lead to more health problems
A combination of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a history of childhood trauma may lead to an increased risk of health problems and early death, according to the results of a recent study. more...
- Depending on gender, immune systems may respond differently to PTSD
According to the results of two recent studies, the immune systems in men and women may have different responses to chronic post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...
- Mental illness in veterans linked to substance abuse problems
Veterans who have mental health conditions, such as post traumatic stress disorder, may be more likely to develop substance abuse problems, according to a recent study on this population. more...
- Natural disasters may lead to post traumatic stress in children
The results of a recent study on the psychological impact of hurricanes reveals that children who directly experienced a storm showed symptoms of post traumatic stress (PTS) nearly two years after the event. more...
- Researchers find that stress can link traumatic events with unrelated memories
Studies recently published in the journal PLoS Biology found that stress can enhance ordinary, unrelated memories. more...
- High levels of stress hormone linked to PTSD in women
A research team from Emory University and the University of Vermont have found that high levels of a stress hormone may be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women alone, according to their paper, which was published in the journal Nature. more...
- Scientists treat PTSD symptoms with virtual reality
Virtual reality may be a good method of treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to an article that will appear in the Journal of Traumatic Stress. more...
- Psychologists examine prevalence of PTSD in severely traumatized children
Queen's University psychologists recently traveled to Uganda to evaluate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among former child soldiers. more...
- Study explores psychological aftermath of natural disasters
Researchers from the Association for Psychological Science have reviewed the mental and emotional impact of natural disasters, and why people may differ in the rate of recovery. more...
- Natural disasters may result in PTSD among children years after the event
Children who experience a devastating natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can still exhibit signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) two years after the event, according to a study conducted by psychologists at the University of Miami. more...
- Flavanoid may help individuals with anxiety disorders
Experiencing a traumatic, life-threatening situation can induce the persistence of fear that is associated with a particular stimulus. more...
- First study on emotional impact of September 11 on survivors
A recent study that was released by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has provided insight on the emotional consequences of September 11 on the survivors who escaped the World Trade Center. more...
- Diagnosing PTSD may require more insight on what constitutes a traumatic event, scientists say
A study that will be published in the January issue of the journal Psychological Bulletin reports that current diagnostic procedures for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may fail to adequately reflect research into the nature of traumatic events. more...
- Researchers pinpoint amygdala as potential target for PTSD treatment
University of Iowa researchers have identified a region of the brain that plays a significant role in fear and anxiety disorders. more...
- Treating PTSD may aid in smoking cessation, study shows
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a relatively common disorder that may denote dysfunction in the brain, according to SouthCoastToday.com. more...
- Child abuse victims may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
Individuals who experienced child abuse and who blame themselves or their families may have a higher risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study that was conducted at the University of Granada. more...