Posts Tagged ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’
By Griffen Sparks On December 6th, 2016
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…
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By Griffen Sparks On August 19th, 2016
Sleep 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…
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By Griffen Sparks On August 2nd, 2016
Post-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…
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By admin On July 25th, 2016
We’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…
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By Griffen Sparks On May 18th, 2016
Post-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.…
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By Griffen Sparks On April 12th, 2016
Early 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…
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By Griffen Sparks On March 24th, 2016
The 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…
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By Griffen Sparks On July 28th, 2015
According 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…
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By Griffen Sparks On June 8th, 2015
A 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…
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By Griffen Sparks On May 13th, 2015
Post-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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