Dementia Risk Increased in Women With Military-Linked Risk Factors
Women with military-related risk factors have an increased risk for developing dementia.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Menopause Symptoms Associated With Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault
Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder may be associated with menopause symptoms.
In-Person Social Contact Tied to Reduced Psychiatric Symptoms
For military veterans, in-person social interaction, but not social contact on Facebook, is associated with a significantly reduced risk for symptoms of major depression and PTSD.
Transcendental Meditation Reduces PTSD Symptom Severity in Veterans
Investigators compared a non-trauma-focused meditation program with a gold-standard trauma-focused psychotherapy.
Psychotropic Medication May Reduce Symptoms and Improve Functioning in PTSD
In patients with traumatic injury, there may be a benefit to starting paroxetine to prevent PTSD and associated symptoms, including numbing and avoidance.
Giving Patients Treatment Choice Improves PTSD Outcomes
Giving patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) their preferred treatment improves adherence and symptoms.
In Study of Veterans, Therapy Most Significant Predictor of PTSD Recovery
Patients with PTSD should consider concurrent treatment with evidence-based psychotherapy to maximize their chances for meaningful improvement.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Effective for Veterans With PTSD
This research supports the use of mindfulness-based stress reduction as a treatment method for veterans with PTSD.
Shame Drives Suicidal Ideation Among Veterans With PTSD
The authors argue that these findings suggest that reducing shame among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder may reduce the risk for suicide.
Risk Factors for PTSD in Surrogate Decision Makers of Critically Ill Patients
Acting in the capacity of a surrogate decision maker can lead to emotional distress and poor health-related quality of life.
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