‘PTSD’ Articles
Genetic Clues To PTSD?
New research released today in PLoS ONE could help to find new treatment options for people suffering from high anxiety disorders such as PTSD. Using mice, researchers at Rutgers have identified genetic clues which pinpoint why some are more resilient to traumatic [Read More]
Heightened Activity In Same Brain Areas of Maltreated Children and Combat Soldiers
Collaborative research undertaken by UCL and the Anna Freud Centre has found that children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of brain activity as soldiers who have been exposed to combat violence. [Read More]
A History of Rape Or Child Abuse Can Lead To Chronic PTSD In Women
A new study released by Florida State University has discovered certain risk factors for the development of chronic PTSD in women. The risk factors include a history of rape or server childhood physical abuse. Additionally, women who reported more 'rexperiencing' symptoms, [Read More]
Transcendental Meditation Could Reduce PTSD Symptoms In Veterans
New research conducted by Normal Rosenthal explores the benefits of transcendental meditation for recent war veterans suffering from symptoms of PTSD. The research suggests a 50% reduction in PTSD symptoms for veterans who practise Transcendental Meditation techniques for [Read More]
Research Investigates The Most Damaging Symptoms OF PTSD
Sufferers of PTSD, on average, are willing to give up 13 years of their life and undergo life threatening treatments in order to reduce their symptoms, new research suggests. The new study on PTSD performed by USC also discovered that recollection of traumatic events and [Read More]
Lingering Psychological Effects Of The Holocaust
New research shows Holocaust survivors are still psychologically affected by their experiences. Many survivors report PTSD symptoms and poor psychological well being. [Read More]
Female Veterans With PTSD More Likely To Also Report Medical Problems
New research suggests that veterans who suffer from PTSD are also more likely to suffer more medical illnesses than those without PTSD. This is more so the case for female veterans. [Read More]
Patients Who Keep Diaries While In Intensive Care Have Reduced Risk Of PTSD
1 in 10 patients who spend more than 48 hours in intensive care develop post traumatic stress disorder. Researchers in the UK have discovered that providing diaries to patients in intensive care, and providing a debriefing after their stay can help reduce PTSD in patients. [Read More]
Veterans With PTSD Have Almost Twice The Risk Of Dementia
New research released by the VA Medical Center, Texas reports of a link between PTSD and dementia. The research suggests Veterans suffering PTSD had almost a double risk of later being diagnosed with dementia that those who did not exhibit PTSD symptoms. [Read More]
PTSD Still Prevalent 20 Years After Conflict Ends
New research from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has found that the prevalence of PTSD remains high twenty years after the end of conflict within specific regions of Libya. [Read More]
