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Featured Psychology

·November 30, 2016·4 min read

Tai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSD

Researchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.

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Featured Psychology

·November 11, 2016·5 min read

Traumatic Stress Changes Brains of Boys and Girls Differently

A new study reports an area of the brain associated with emotion appears to undergo accelerated maturation in teenage girls with PTSD, but not in their male peers with the condition.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 7, 2016·6 min read

Experts Suggest New Theory For PTSD Symptoms

A new study reports context processing problems could help to explain some of the symptoms and neuroimaging findings associated with PTSD.

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Featured Psychology

·August 29, 2016·4 min read

Study Examines PTSD and Cognitive Impairment in World Trade Center Responders

A new study of 9/11 first responders helps confirm the link between cognitive impairment and PTSD.

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Featured Psychology

·May 20, 2016·5 min read

What the New York Times Gets Wrong About PTSD

A new study examines how an influential news paper has portrayed PTSD since the diagnosis was added to the DSM-III in 1980 to the present day.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·May 11, 2016·6 min read

Genetic Variants Could Place Some Soldiers at Greater Risk of PTSD

Following a massive analysis of DNA samples from military personnel, researchers have identified two statistically significant genetic variants that could be associated with an increased risk for developing PTSD.

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Featured Psychology

·April 25, 2016·4 min read

A Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and PTSD

Researchers propose it may be possible to prevent or cure PTSD with the help of gut bacteria.

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Featured Psychology

·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Early Treatment for PTSD Accelerates Recovery But Does Not Sustain It

Researchers report early interventions can help accelerate recovery for PTSD, but results may not be sustained.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 1, 2016·4 min read

Baby, Are We Born To Run? Love of Exercise Begins in the Womb

Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.

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Featured Psychology

·April 1, 2016·7 min read

Brain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness Training

Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.

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Featured Psychology

·March 17, 2016·3 min read

A Significant Link Between Suicidal Behavior and Nightmares

A new study reports the relationship between suicidal thoughts and nightmares is mediated by feelings of defeat, entrapment and hopelessness.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 1, 2016·5 min read

Neuroimaging Shows Impact of PTSD in Earthquake Survivors

A new study shows surprising differences in brain structure among adult survivors of earthquakes both with and without PTSD.

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