Lady Gaga has mentioned that she has struggled with mental health issues in the past but has rarely mentioned specifics. Now, almost two years after revealing to the world that she was raped at the age of 19, the singer and actress publicly told a group of young LGBT people in New York that she lives…
ReadSleep disturbances have long been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and recent research suggests it may even play a role in the development of PTSD. With this in mind, a group of researchers from Brain State Technologies has set out to develop a tool they believe could reduce the risk of PTSD in individuals by…
ReadPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect a person’s live in countless ways. Many have trouble getting proper sleep, while others struggle to interact with others in public due to their condition. What you might not know is PTSD also frequently affects a person’s eating patterns in surprising and sometimes dangerous ways. For years, researchers have…
ReadWe’ve seen a string of horrific events unfold in the U.S. and abroad over the last several weeks and months. It seems that before we’ve buried people who have died in one event, another incident is occurring before us on the news. Beyond the events themselves, the twenty four hour news cycle and immediacy of…
ReadPost-traumatic stress disorder is an often debilitating disorder that can be incredibly difficult to treat, but a new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging may help identify those who will respond best to treatment. According to the report, individuals with a larger hippocampus are more likely to respond positively to treatment for PTSD.…
ReadEarly intervention and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) helps the majority of those who experience the disorder recover. However, a sizable number continue to struggle with PTSD for years after a traumatic event despite early interventions, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. For the study, a team of…
ReadThe story of Bowe Bergdahl, the Army Sgt. Captured and held by the Taliban for almost five years, has captured the attention of America for years, largely because there are still so many questions. However, the latest chapter may provide answers as to how the young serviceman wound up leaving his base and being held…
ReadAccording to new research, veterans may find relief from their post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in an unlikely place – a ‘video game’. As reported in the American Journal of Psychiatry, a computerized attention-control training program can significantly reduce combat veterans’ preoccupation with, or avoidance of, threat and attendant PTSD symptoms. In comparison, research has shown…
ReadA new study presented in a platform session at SLEEP 2015 suggests that treating sleep issues may contribute to a significant enhancement in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the study, human volunteers who learned a specific visual cue indicated they were about to receive an electric shock were notably more likely to…
ReadPost-traumatic stress disorder has been associated with anger and behavior problems, but a new study published by the American Psychological Association shows depression may greatly exacerbate the tendency for veterans with PTSD to lash out in anger. “Our study findings should draw attention to anger as a major treatment need when military service members screen…
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