Largest Ever Genome-Wide Association Study Finds Genetic Risk Factors for Anxiety
In an analysis of polygenic risk scores, the researchers identified significant overlap between anxiety and major depressive disorder, as well as PTSD.
PTSD Trauma And Stressor-related
Insomnia, Sleep Disturbances Common Among Veterans With PTSD
The researchers analyzed data from 1649 combat-exposed United States military veterans who were evaluated at a Veterans Affairs facility between 2009 and 2012 after deployment to the wars in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
Neither Psychotherapy Nor Medications Favored for PTSD
For adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the evidence is insufficient to determine whether trauma-focused psychotherapy or medications are more effective for symptom reduction.
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Sleep, PTSD in Evacuees of Natural Disasters
Investigators sought to determine the mental health needs of evacuees of devastating wildfires in Canada and to distribute evidence-based tools to promote resilience.
Subthreshold and Threshold PTSD Linked to Binge Eating
Both men and women in the subthreshold and threshold PTSD groups reported elevated binge eating symptoms compared with the trauma-exposed group who had no or few PTSD symptoms.
Gunshot Wounds Take an Emotional and Psychological Toll on Survivors
The data reflect the lasting effect of gunshot wounds on victims, with poor physical and psychosocial outcomes after 5 years, indicating that the burden of gun violence extends beyond mortality and economic cost.
Disturbances in Sleep Microstructure Offer Promise as Biomarkers for PTSD
Sleep abnormalities, the most common symptom of PTSD, are observed in approximately 70% of patients, indicating that sleep problems may play an important role in the development and maintenance of the disorder.
Potential First-in-Class Therapy Gets Fast-Tracked for PTSD
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to BNC210 (Bionomics Limited) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related and stressor-related disorders.
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Risk for Opioid Misuse in Adults with PTSD
Overall, of 333 adult patients, 15.9% of patients reported opioid misuse, 17.1% were positive for PTSD, and 52.6% were positive for depression.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Shows Benefits for Veterans With PTSD
Researchers conducted a multicenter randomized controlled trial of 214 veterans with PTSD from January 2012 through September 2013.
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