Social Support Prevents Further Distress in Victims of Violence
Researchers found that the inclusion of significant others in cognitive behavioral therapy for victims of violent crimes is beneficial for the victim and indirect victim.
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PTSD Combined With Brain Injury Compounds Poor Outcomes
Veterans who have both PTSD and traumatic brain injury have worse outcomes than those who have just one condition.
PTSD Tied to Increased Risk of Food Addiction
Women with multiple symptoms of PTSD more than twice as likely to get addicted to food compared to women with no trauma history.
Anesthetic Ketamine Alleviates PTSD Symptoms
Ketamine led to significant and rapid decline in severity of symptoms.
More Treatment Options Needed for PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
Integrated, evidence-based treatments for both PTSD and substance-use disorder are an area of unmet need.
Preterm Births Higher with PTSD, Depression
Pregnant women with post-traumatic stress diosrders and major depressive disorder where four times more likely to deliver preterm.
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