post-traumatic stress disorders

Afghani Children Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress

harminka — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:08:02 -0500

Children who live in Afghanistan are particularly affected every day by a multitude of war time stressors which increase the likelihood of developing PTSD: trauma, child labor, and family and military violence. On a daily basis they are first-hand witnesses to the bombings, abuse, and the general upheaval of their home life and society as a result of war, including the effects of long-term poverty and familial turmoil.

Domestic violence, growing problem for veterans

harminka — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:46:29 -0600

"The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises the risk of domestic violence and its consequences on families and children in communities across the United States," says Monica Matthieu, Ph.D., an expert on veteran mental health and an assistant professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis.

War affects Iraqis' health more after fleeing

harminka — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:39:40 -0600

The risk of depression is greater among Iraqi soldiers who took part in the Gulf War than among civilians. Surprisingly, on the other hand, neither of these groups showed any signs of post-traumatic stress ten years after that war-with the exception of those Iraqis who have left Iraq.

High-dose hormone treatment might reduce risk for PTSD

harminka — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:21:10 -0500

Cortisol helps our bodies cope with stress, but what about its effects on the brain? A new study by Cohen and colleagues, appearing in the October 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, suggests that the answer to this question is complex.

PTSD impacts veterans' well-being

harminka — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:39:35 -0500

Deployed peacekeeping veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have significant impairments in health-related quality of life according to research by Dr. J. Donald Richardson of The University of Western Ontario and his co-investigators.

PTSD endures over time in family members of ICU patients

harminka — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:33:13 -0500

Family members may experience post-traumatic stress as many as six months after a loved one's stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of California, San Francisco.

Post-traumatic stress disorder common among injured patients

harminka — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:29:41 -0500

Suffering a traumatic injury can have serious and long-lasting implications for a patient's mental health, according to the largest-ever U.S. study evaluating the impact of traumatic injury.

PTSD causes early death from heart disease

harminka — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:47:14 -0500

Vietnam veterans who experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were twice as likely to die from heart disease as veterans without PTSD, a new Geisinger study finds.

Researchers Unable to Agree on Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

aboey — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:38:24 -0500

Studies exploring potential predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) following major trauma have resulted in varied conclusions. While a number of risk factors such as injury severity, demographic factors and compensation-related factors have been identified, none is strong enough to reliably predict which patient will develop the disorder.

Does stress damage the brain?

harminka — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:40:26 -0500

Individuals who experience military combat obviously endure extreme stress, and this exposure leaves many diagnosed with the psychiatric condition of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is associated with several abnormalities in brain structure and function.

Variations of stress response gene appear to be predictive of risk of PTSD

harminka — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:35:40 -0500

Adults who experienced child abuse and have variations of a gene related to stress response appear to be at greater risk of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms as adults, according to a study in the March 19 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Genetics and Genomics.

Recognition for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research

seher — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:59:29 -0500

Addressing issues such as shame and self-loathing felt by sufferers of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can be beneficial if dealt with at an early stage in treatment, according to Queen’s graduate, Doctor Kevin Dyer.