It is well known that survivors of critical care are at heightened risk of mental health disorders even months afterward they are discharged, but it’s less clear what factors might contribute to those outcomes. A new attempt to identify risk…
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Brief Intervention Can Prompt Lasting PTSD Relief in Injured Patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Focused exposure using an integrated stepped approach by trauma center clinicians can lead to a significant reduction in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in injured patients, according to a randomized clinical trial. As Dr. Douglas…
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Study shows promise for two-day therapy to treat PTSD, improve relationships
Couples that include a partner with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may someday have access to a faster, more efficient therapy that treats the disorder and simultaneously improves their relationships, according to research. A study published by the journal Behavior Therapy…
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Yes, You Can Have PTSD Even if You Weren't Violently Attacked
It’s often assumed that a person with post-traumatic stress disorder is a survivor of military combat, rape or some other form of horrific violence — and in plenty of cases, this is true. In fact, PTSD was first added to…
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Brain imaging study reveals new clues about PTSD in victims of terrorist attacks
The terrorist attacks committed in Paris and Saint-Denis on November 13, 2015 have left lasting marks, not only on the survivors and their loved ones, but also on French society as a whole. A vast transdisciplinary research program, the 13-Novembre…
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