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Posted January 5, 2010:

• No Evidence to Support Psychological Debriefing in Schools, Experts Argue

Posted December 31, 2009:

• Acute Stress Leaves Epigenetic Marks on the Hippocampus

Posted December 22, 2009:

• Growing Evidence Suggests Progesterone Should Be Considered a Treatment Option for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Posted December 8, 2009:

• Brain Imaging Shows Kids' PTSD Symptoms Linked to Poor Hippocampus Function

Posted December 3, 2009:

• Major Impacts of Climate Change Expected on Mental Health

Posted November 11, 2009:

• New Evidence That Dark Chocolate Helps Ease Emotional Stress

Posted November 10, 2009:

• Identifying PTSD: Light Shed On Brain's Response To Distress, Unexpected Events

Posted November 9, 2009:

• Back Pain Permanently Sidelines Soldiers at War

Posted November 6, 2009:

• Psychiatric Impact Of Torture Could Be Amplified By Head Injury

Posted November 4, 2009:

• Use Of Cannabinoids Could Help Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients

Posted November 2, 2009:

• Genes And Environment May Interact To Influence Risk For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posted October 29, 2009:

• PTSD Less Common Than Depression and Alcohol Misuse Amongst UK Troops

Posted October 26, 2009:

• Holocaust Survivors At Higher Risk For All Cancers
• New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress Jobs And GI Disorders

Posted October 22, 2009:

• Regulating Emotion After Experiencing A Sexual Assault

Posted October 21, 2009:

• Two Brain Structures Key To Emotional Balance Especially In Threatening Situations

Posted October 19, 2009:

• Researchers Optimizing Progesterone For Brain Injury Treatment

Posted October 15, 2009:

• Deaths Of Local Soldiers Overseas Matter In Shaping War Opinion At Home

Posted September 30, 2009:

• Computational Models Used To Study Fear; Could Help PTSD Victims
• Researchers Develop An Integrated Treatment For Veterans With Chronic Pain And Posttraumatic Stress

Posted September 25, 2009:

• Group Therapy Benefits Homeless Veterans Prone To Violence, Researchers Find

Posted September 21, 2009:

• Alcohol In Bloodstream Associated With Lower Risk Of Death From Head Injury

Posted September 14, 2009:

• Iraq Troops' PTSD Rate As High As 35 Percent, Analysis Finds

Posted September 2, 2009:

• Injectable Biomaterial Regenerates Brain Tissue In Traumatic Injuries
• Functional MRI Forecasts Which Soldiers Might Be Vulnerable To Suicide

Posted September 1, 2009:

• Innovative Therapies For Treatment Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Researchers To Discuss New Study On Gulf War Illness Treatment At Military Health Research Forum
• New Approaches To Military Physical And Mental Health Explored
• Progress Made In Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment And Diagnosis

Posted August 31, 2009:

• Acute Impact On Brain Function In Earthquake Survivors

Posted August 26, 2009:

• Blast Waves May Cause Human Brain Injury Even Without Direct Head Impacts

Posted August 25, 2009:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Primary Suicide Risk Factor For Veterans

Posted August 11, 2009:

• Researchers Unravel Mystery Behind Long-Lasting Memories

Posted August 10, 2009:

• Wide Range Of Mental Disorders Increase The Chance Of Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

Posted August 5, 2009:

• Hormone Levels Contribute To Stress Resilience

Posted August 4, 2009:

• Intense, Prolonged Exposure To World Trade Center Attack Linked To New Health Problems Years Later

Posted July 20, 2009:

• Social Support Buffers Adolescent Depression After Terrorist Attacks

Posted July 13, 2009:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Higher Alzheimer's, Dementia Risk

Posted July 7, 2009:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Psychological Treatments May Not Prevent PTSD

Posted June 29, 2009:

• From Columbine To Dawson: Psychological Impact Of Mass Shootings

Posted June 26, 2009:

• DOD, VA Should Take Stronger Steps To Combat Tobacco Use In Military, Veteran Populations, Experts Urge

Posted June 23, 2009:

• Afghani Children Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress

Posted June 22, 2009:

• Unspoken Memories Of Holocaust Survivors Find Silent And Non-Pathological Expression

Posted June 16, 2009:

• Memories May Be Formed Throughout The Day, Not Just While Sleeping

Posted June 10, 2009:

• Study Shows A Bidirectional Relationship Between Chronic Stress And Sleep Problems

Posted June 2, 2009:

• Cruel And Inhuman Treatment Causes More Mental Damage Than Physical Torture, Study Suggests

Posted May 11, 2009:

• Neuroscience Research Could Benefit Army, Yet Challenge Traditional Approaches

Posted April 23, 2009:

• Treating Addiction By Eliminating Drug-Associated Memories

Posted April 21, 2009:

• Witnessing Violence Affects Kids' Health

Posted April 20, 2009:

• Controlling Our Brain's Perception Of Emotional Events

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