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Oxytocin, Social Sharing and Recovery from Trauma
December 18, 2012 Therapists have long known that people who’ve had a traumatic experience feel the need to talk about what they’ve been through. This process is called ‘social sharing’ and can ... > full story -
Chronic Worriers at Higher Risk for PTSD, Research Finds
December 17, 2012 People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new ... > full story -
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring for Traumatic Brain Injury Questioned
December 12, 2012 For patients with a traumatic brain injury, the default standard of care has just been turned on its head by a new study. Researchers found that intracranial pressure monitoring -- the standard of ... > full story -
Psychological Therapies Improve Life for Children With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Study Suggests
December 11, 2012 Children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of traumatic events, including child abuse, may benefit from psychological therapies, according to a new review. In the first ... > full story -
Concussions Affect Children's Brains Even After Symptoms Subside
December 11, 2012 Brain changes in children who have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, persist for months following injury -- even after the symptoms of the injury are gone, according to a new ... > full story -
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'Commitment-Phobic' Adults Could Have Mom and Dad to Blame
December 10, 2012 A study of the romantic history of 58 adults aged 22-28 found that those who avoid committed romantic relationships are likely a product of unresponsive or over-intrusive parenting, says a ... > full story -
Research Identifies a Way to Block Memories Associated With PTSD or Drug Addiction
December 5, 2012 New research could lead to better treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug addiction by effectively blocking memories. The research has identified a common mechanism in a region ... > full story -
Childhood Trauma Leaves Mark on DNA of Some Victims: Gene-Environment Interaction Causes Lifelong Dysregulation of Stress Hormones
December 2, 2012 Abused children are at high risk of anxiety and mood disorders, as traumatic experience induces lasting changes to their gene regulation. Scientists have now documented for the first time that ... > full story -
Preventing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by Facing Trauma Memories
November 27, 2012 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a form of learning that begins at the moment of the exposure to extremely stressful situations and that grows in impact as trauma-related memories are ... > full story -
Being Bullied Can Cause Trauma Symptoms
November 27, 2012 Problems caused by bullying do not necessarily cease when the abuse stops. Recent research shows that victims may need long-term ... > full story
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