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12/02/2008
New hope for post-traumatic stress disorder sufferers (News-Medical-Net)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects as many as one in five of all Americans who survive a harrowing experience like rape, assault, war or terrorism.
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12/02/2008
Hormone injection may prevent onset of post-traumatic stress disorder (New Kerala)
Washington, December 2 : An effective medical treatment to prevent the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be just around the corner, thanks to an internationally recognised Tel Aviv University researcher in Israel who has found that administering an injection of the stress hormone cortisol shortly after exposure to a traumatic event may lower the chance of developing the condition.
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12/05/2008
AWOL Soldier from Texas Surrenders to Authorities (FOX 7 News Austin)
Private Trevor Loope from Austin has turned himself in to authorities after being AWOL for 11 months. Loope says he is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and spent the last few months in Austin. Loope had tried to seek sanctuary in Ithaca, NY in accordance with a city law, but his request was denied. Loope spoke with FOX 7's Keri Bellacosa over the telephone on Thursday.
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12/03/2008
Anxiety disorder (BBC News)
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illlnesses in the UK and cover everything from panic attacks to post-traumatic stress disorder.
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12/04/2008
Soldier suicide linked to drugs: inquiry (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
A special forces soldier hanged himself as a result of drug and alcohol dependence, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, an inquiry has found.
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11/26/2008
Stevens Point residents to learn about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in veterans (Stevens Point Journal)
A free workshop on the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military veterans and how community members can help will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point. The workshop is part of the Vets Listening Project created by Michael Duffey, professor of theology at Marquette University, to increase community involvement to support ...
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12/04/2008
Group Says Marine Accused Of Desertion Has PTSD (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs)
An anti-war group says a Boulder Iraq veteran accused of deserting from the Marines two years ago is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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12/03/2008
Easing The Stress Of Trauma (Medical News Today)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects as many as one in five of all Americans who survive a harrowing experience like rape, assault, war or terrorism. It has emotionally paralyzed survivors of 9/11 and broken up survivors' families.
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12/03/2008
Group says Marine accused of desertion has PTSD (KWGN-TV Denver)
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- An anti-war group says a Boulder Iraq veteran accused of deserting from the Marines two years ago is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.    Lance Hering was arrested Nov. 16 in Port Angeles, Wash., on charges of desertion and contempt of court. He disappeared in August 2006 after a staged climbing accident.    Military Families Speak Out, an organization ...
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12/03/2008
Group speaks up for Marine who was on run (Rocky Mountain News)
An organization that has included the parents of Lance Hering said Tuesday that the Boulder Marine has "a deep but invisible wound" caused by post-traumatic stress disorder related to his service in Iraq.
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  • At Health: PTSD - Diagnosis and treatment of PTSD.
  • Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies - Electronic journal which discusses the effect of disasters and trauma.
  • eMedicine Health Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Overview of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
  • Freedom from Fear - Articles highlighting the evolution, etiology, risk factor, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy and treatment of PTSD. Webcasts and online forum for consultation with psychiatrist.
  • Gateway to PTSD Information - Gateway to four nonprofit sites that offer PTSD information and resources.
  • Gift From Within - A non-profit organization for sufferers, their carers, and those at risk. Includes articles, resources, and a support network.
  • Hope Morrow's Trauma Central - Links to full-text online articles on psychological trauma, PTSD and related subjects.
  • Mayo Clinic: Post Traumatic Distress Disorder - A description of symptoms, complications, and treatments for the disorder.
  • MentalHealthChannel - PTSD - PTSD overview, symptoms, prognosis, diagnosis and treatment information.
  • Military Veterans PTSD Reference Manual - Online manual for veterans which outlines information on recognition and diagnosis of PTSD, and available therapies and treatment.
  • Neonatal Circumcision Reconsidered - Reports four cases of PTSD in adult males traumatized by circumcision.
  • Neurobiological Sequelae of Childhood Trauma - Post-traumatic Stress Disorders in Children. Scholarly paper by Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.
  • PILOTS Database - A powerful search tool of thousands of journal articles, books, and other documents pertaining to psychological trauma, maintained at Dartmouth.
  • Police Officers in Trouble - Information and links to sites concerning depression, post traumatic stress disorder, stress and anxiety related to police officers and law enforcement.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD newsletter for mental health professionals, patients, and families.
  • The Psychology of Torture - The psychological aftermath and effects of torture, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • PTSD and Cops - Insight on post traumatic stress disorder in police officers, articles, links, discussion group and case law.
  • PTSD Facts for Health - Diagnosing and treating posttraumatic stress disorder: information and resources for patients and clinicians.
  • Traumas as Social Interactions - Traumas are the results of a mismatch between the reactions of victims and society.
  • Traumatology - An electronic journal on prevention and treatment of PTSD.
  • Veterans Benefits Guide - PTSD - A guide to recognition and treatment of PTSD for veterans, as well as information on financial and legal assistance and benefits.
  • War Trauma Studies - Childhood war trauma and related psychological disorders.
  • What is CopShock? - A book for police officers about PTSD.
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