Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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  • California: Call for Veterans Agency Fixes Is Reversed

    NYT > Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
    7 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    A federal court on Monday reversed its demand that the Veterans Affairs Department overhaul its mental health care system.

  • Depression

    MedicineNet Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Specialty
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Title: DepressionCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

  • Sports Concussions and Aging: A Neuroimaging Investigation. - Tremblay S, de Beaumont L, Henry LC, Boulanger Y, Evans AC, Bourgouin P, Poirier J, Théoret H, Lassonde M.

    MedWorm: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
    16 May 2012 | 7:11 am
    Recent epidemiological and experimental studies suggest a link between cognitive decline in late adulthood and sports concussions sustained in early adulthood. In order to provide the first in vivo neuroanatomical evidence of this relation, the present stu... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors

  • Tetris Shown to Lessen PTSD and Flashbacks

    Scientific American Topic - PTSD
    25 Apr 2012 | 4:00 pm
    LONDON -- A seemingly trivial task – playing a particular video game – may lessen flashbacks and other psychological symptoms following a traumatic event, according to research presented here at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference. [More]

  • PTSD and Depression

    About.com Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD): What's Hot Now
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    16 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    PTSD and depression commonly co-occur. Learn about depression and its connection with PTSD.
 
 
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    Scientific American Topic - PTSD

  • Tetris Shown to Lessen PTSD and Flashbacks

    25 Apr 2012 | 4:00 pm
    LONDON -- A seemingly trivial task – playing a particular video game – may lessen flashbacks and other psychological symptoms following a traumatic event, according to research presented here at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference. [More]

  • Everyday Stress Can Shut Down the Brain's Chief Command Center (preview)

    9 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am
    The entrance exam to medical school consists of a five-hour fusillade of hundreds of questions that, even with the best preparation, often leaves the test taker discombobulated and anxious. For some would-be physicians, the relentless pressure causes their reasoning abilities to slow and even shut down entirely. The experience--known variously as choking, brain freeze, nerves, jitters, folding, blanking out, the yips or a dozen other descriptive terms--is all too familiar to virtually anyone who has flubbed a speech, bumped up against writer’s block or struggled through a lengthy exam.

  • Decoding the Body Watcher

    3 Apr 2012 | 10:30 am
    What's the difference between noticing the rapid beat of a popular song on the radio and noticing the rapid rate of your heart when you see your crush? Between noticing the smell of fresh baked bread and noticing that you're out of breath? Both require attention. However, the direction of that attention differs: it is either turned outward, as in the case of noticing a stop sign or a tap on your shoulder, or turned inward, as in the case of feeling full or feeling love.  [More]

  • How Yoga Might Relieve Stress-Linked Ailments

    13 Mar 2012 | 7:14 pm
    Yoga and relaxation practices have been around for thousands of years. And modern research suggests that yoga could have a very real impact on many stress-related illnesses, including anxiety, depression and heart disease. [More]

  • Stress Linked to Aging Chromosomes

    22 Feb 2012 | 10:43 pm
    Too much sun, smoking and a poor diet can make us look older. But additional forces are at work aging our cells.  [More]
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    About.com Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD): What's Hot Now

  • PTSD and Depression

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    16 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    PTSD and depression commonly co-occur. Learn about depression and its connection with PTSD.

  • CBT and PTSD

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    16 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    Cognitive behavior therapy is often used to help people with their PTSD, as well as a number of other psychological problems. So what exactly is cognitive-behavioral therapy? Learn what cognitive-behavioral therapy is and how it may be useful for the treatment of PTSD.

  • PTSD Prevalence

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    16 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    PTSD rates are not the same for everyone. An overview of prevalence rates for PTSD based on age, sex, and marital status is provided here.

  • Mindfulness

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    16 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    Learn the definition of mindfulness.

  • Flashback

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    16 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    Learn the definition of a flashback.
 
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    About.com Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD): Most Popular Articles

  • Sexual Assault Risk Factors

    16 May 2012 | 6:18 am
    It is common for people to develop PTSD from rape or some other type of sexual assault. Learn about what factors are connected with a greater likelihood of experiencing a sexual assault, as well as for the development of PTSD following a sexual assault.

  • Change Behavior

    16 May 2012 | 6:18 am
    People with PTSD may develop behaviors that appear useful but in the long-run are actually harmful or detrimental to the person's well-being, and therefore, it is important to learn skills focused on changing your behavior. So, how do you identify whether a behavior you are engaging in is good or bad? You can determine this by evaluating the short- and long-term pros and cons of a behavior.

  • Impact of 2004 Tsunami

    16 May 2012 | 6:18 am
    In 2004, a tsunami caused tremendous destruction throughout regions of South Asia and East Africa. This destruction was particularly great in Sri Lanka, and the people of Sri Lanka continue to experience a number of psychological difficulties as a result of this traumatic event. Learn more about the psychological impact of the 2004 tsunami.

  • Treatment for Nightmares

    16 May 2012 | 6:18 am
    Learn more about imagery rehearsal treatment for nightmares related to PTSD.

  • Coping with Flashbacks

    16 May 2012 | 6:18 am
    Many people with PTSD struggle in coping with flashbacks and dissociation. These symptoms can be unpredictable and difficult to manage. However, there are some things you can do to better manage these symptoms of PTSD.
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  • PTSD in the NFL

    14 May 2012 | 4:31 am
    Sports Illustrated recently posted a very inspiring story about Jaashawn Jones, a running back out of Delaware State University, who has a dream to play professional football. The story details the tremendous number of odds he has overcome, including witnessing the murder of his brother and the subsequent development of PTSD. This story is an inspiring account of how PTSD can be overcome and does not have to interfere with your dreams. Share your thoughts about this article in the About.com PTSD forum, as well as your own story about overcoming PTSD.

  • Managing Negative Beliefs About Your Emotions

    3 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    The experiences you have throughout your life can influence how you respond to and evaluate your emotions, especially in regard to the development of negative beliefs about emotions. People who have experienced traumatic events at some point in their life may be especially likely to develop strong negative beliefs about emotions. These beliefs may become further pronounced when a diagnosis of PTSD is thrown into the mix. PTSD may lead to strong and unpleasant emotions that may feel out of control, harmful, or unpredictable. It is understandable then that people may begin to view their…

  • Warning Signs to Keep a Look Out for After PTSD Treatment

    22 Apr 2012 | 5:22 am
    There are a number of effective treatments for PTSD, and after completing these treatments, many people experience a long-lasting, if not permanent, reduction in their symptoms. However, long-standing recovery from PTSD requires that you maintain and continue to practice the healthy coping skills you learned in treatment. Some people may start to experience symptoms that could be warning signs that PTSD symptoms or other problems (for example, depression) are coming back. Given this, it is very important to be on the look-out for certain symptoms, as they could be signs that you are…

  • Coping with Tax Day

    10 Apr 2012 | 4:49 am
    If you have a diagnosis of PTSD, it is very important to work on developing healthy ways of managing stress. Daily life stress and how you cope with that stress can have a major impact on your symptoms of PTSD and the symptoms of PTSD can increase your experience of daily life stress....Read Full Post

  • The Benefits of Exercise for PTSD

    30 Mar 2012 | 3:32 am
    As the weather starts to warm up, now may be the best time to start a regular exercise program if you have PTSD. People with PTSD have been found to be at high risk for a number of mental health disorders, such as depression, other anxiety disorders, and substance use. However, in addition to these mental health problems, people with PTSD may also be more likely to suffer from a number of physical ailments, such as chronic pain, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease....Read Full Post
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