Maltreatment in Childhood Ups Risk for Physical Pain in Young Women
Higher risk for pain particularly seen for teen girls who experience posttraumatic stress.
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Transcendental Meditation Reduces PTSD Symptom Severity in Veterans
Investigators compared a non-trauma-focused meditation program with a gold-standard trauma-focused psychotherapy.
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.
Adolescent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Differ Between Sexes
This initial evidence points toward sex differences among adolescents experiencing PTSD symptoms, both in network connectivity and symptom centrality.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Alter Suicidal Ideation in Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety-related disorders was associated with improvements in suicide ideation rather than exacerbation.
World Trade Center PTSD May Up Risk for Stroke, MI in Clean-Up Crew
World Trade Center-related PTSD is a risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke among workers involved in cleaning up the debris.
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