Medical Costs May Be to Blame For Diagnoses
The recent shooting rampage by a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan has forced Army officials to take a closer look at post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and what they have found is that many missed...
View ArticleUsing Tetris to Treat PTSD
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating for those who suffer from it. From trouble sleeping to painful flashbacks and a resurgence of very realistic memories when fear...
View ArticleAccelerated Resolution Therapy Proves Promising for PTSD
What if those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were offered a treatment that was quick, drug-free, and had no side effects? Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) College of...
View ArticleMy Rape Story
Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate based on race, gender, social status, religion, or lack thereof. In honor of National Recovery Month, we will be running a series of articles that will...
View ArticleBrain Connections Could Predict PTSD
Science is always looking for ways to identify who may be at risk for certain conditions and illnesses. Knowing ahead of time who may be susceptible to an illness could help people avoid falling prey...
View ArticleVets With PTSD at Increased Risk of Criminal Misconduct
War veterans are faced with numerous challenges as they try to acclimate themselves back into the civilian world. It is hard enough returning from combat but even more difficult for those with physical...
View ArticleThe Invisible Struggle With PTSD
Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Veterans Day every November puts more focus on the thousands of men and women who have been affected by the decade-long wars. While the combat in Iraq has ended...
View ArticlePTSD Varies Between Men and Women
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect people differently depending on their sex, according to recent studies. Research suggests that women are more prone to developing a fear response than...
View ArticlePTSD and the Connection to Chronic Pain
When two health conditions often appear together they are referred to as co-morbid. Co-morbidity is a common reality. One such pairing is the presence of chronic pain and the existence of...
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