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Though commonly associated with combat experiences, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, be it a near-death experience, sexual violence, or even a car accident. Some common symptoms include upsetting memories, jumpiness, or trouble sleeping. If these symptoms persist, they can cause severe disruptions to daily life. Emory’s Veterans …

A person living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) describes how trauma affects their sex life, and what you can do about it.

Low estrogen levels may make women more susceptible to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while high estrogen levels may be protective. New research provides insight into how estrogen changes gene activity in the brain to achieve its protective effects.

There are many mental disorders that can affect a person at any given time. One of the worst however, is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common psychological effect of severe trauma. Phobias can also increase in times of extreme stress.

At the end of my first pregnancy, I developed a slight ache in both my wrists. Within days, the pain grew so intense that I couldn't hold a pencil or use a pair of scissors. A quick trip to the doctor yielded a diagnosis of mild carpal tunnel disorder. I was told to pick up a brace from the drug store and take ibuprofen. Unfortunately, nothing helped. A few weeks later, my daughter was born and simply picking her up was agony. When…

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a result of severe trauma. The trauma experienced is usually one that has threatened a person's safety. PTSD is seen in people returning from fighting in a war, or people who have been victims of violence or a natural disaster. It's normal to feel traumatized by significant life events such as surviving a severe car accident. It becomes pathological when…

Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn't just take a toll on mental health ― it causes bodily harm, too.

It has been estimated that up to 20% of service members returning to the United States from combat will experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some don’t believe that, however, as it has been argued that 20% is much too low, and that the majority of returning service members will experience those same symptoms at some point, whether it be paranoia, nightmares, memory problems, or…

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2009 there were 10.8 million car accidents in the United States. Even long after the physical injuries have healed, a car crash can leave a mental imprint that can, at times, seem nearly impossible to deal with. After an accident, drivers report experiencing everything from mild anxiety at the thought of getting behind the wheel again to…

Stress and the Brain
The human body responds to stress with a powerful fight-or-flight reaction. Hormone surge through the body, causing the heart to pump faster and sending extra supplies of energy into the bloodstream. For much of human history, this emergency response system was useful: It enabled people to survive immediate physical threats, like an attack from a wild animal. But today, the stress in…

A host of disorders, from depression to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, fall under the umbrella of mental health. Knowing what defines each one and how to treat and address it is essential for keeping symptoms at bay.

The pharmacist's responsibilities; depression and suicide risk; and being in a position to help
In 2003, C. Patrick Tharp, PhD, BSPharm, founded Pharmacists Preventing Suicides—a St. Louis–based group that focuses on suicide prevention education, research, training, lobbying, and promotion of tools—after he and his wife lost their youngest daughter, Tricia, to depression and suicide
“We want pharmacists to know that this is not a difficult subject…

Here is the obvious. If you use EFT yourself or with others, you are using the process of memory. If you are seriously doing EFT with others, if you have not yet, then you will run into trauma. Even if you are working on knee pain or an allergy to ice cream. It is bound to show up and you will not know it based on the person’s presenting complaint. So the more you understand about how memory works, especially traumatic ones, the…

This WebMD slideshow details the symptoms, causes, tests, and treatments for sleep problems.

Acting out dreams in your sleep may put you at risk for developing dementia later in life, researchers say. The behavior appears to portend Lewy body dementia, the second-most common form of dementia among older people.

Malnourished children are most likely to die from common infections, not starvation. New experimental evidence indicates that even with a healthy diet, defects in immune system function from birth could contribute to a malnourished state throughout life. Researchers speculate that targeting immune pathways could be a new approach to reduce the poor health and mortality caused by under- and overnutrition.

Mindful eating invites participants to "pay attention" to the food in front of them and engage their five senses before consuming a single morsel.

Mood disorders can affect all parts of your life, along with your own sense of mental well-being. Find out more about these conditions and what you can do about them.