"It's likely to make her hypervigilant, overanxious and highly sensitive to touch and sound, where someone coming up on her unexpectedly -- she may experience panic attacks, shortness of breath, extreme anxiety and intense memories of this chimp's attack."
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Is tetris the post-traumatic wonder cure
the computer game may disrupt the memories that are retained of the sights and sounds witnessed at the time, and which are later re-experienced through involuntary, distressing flashbacks of that moment.
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An outsider in your own life
After the ceremonies and celebrations, troops returning from war face an entirely new battle: Living at home
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No such thing as a memory-erasing pill
Researchers are investigating whether propanolol, a type of drug called a beta blocker, could be used to help people avoid post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Leader of Down Below Gang blames PTSD for killings
will argue that a violent upbringing in Bayview–Hunters Point left Fort with cognitive defects and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which positioned him to commit and attempt murder in self-defense.
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For post-traumatic stress, some promise
"Interestingly, there are some individuals who, when confronted with extreme stress, their hormone profile is rather unique,"
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Survey: Serbia war veterans sicker than rest
BELGRADE, Serbia: A survey has shown that Serbia's war veterans are sicker than the rest of the country's population, with many fighting depression and alcoholism.
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Officials: Army suicides at 3-decade high
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suicides among Army troops soared again last year and are at a nearly three-decade high, senior defense officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.
At least 128 soldiers killed themselves in 2008, said two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because the data has not been formally released.
The final count likely will be considerably higher because more than a dozen other suspicious deaths are still being investigated and could also turn out to be self-inflicted.
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At least 128 soldiers killed themselves in 2008, said two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because the data has not been formally released.
The final count likely will be considerably higher because more than a dozen other suspicious deaths are still being investigated and could also turn out to be self-inflicted.
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Most Serb veterans suffer badly from war ailments
BELGRADE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Almost all Serbian veterans of the 1990s Balkans wars are suffering from alcohol abuse, mental health problems or other ailments, a study found.
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Once were warriors
After the horrors of war, many servicemen and women find themselves facing another battle: post-traumatic stress disorder. But a radical programme involving t'ai chi, meditation and Hawaiian "forgiveness" therapy is helping many of them find peace.
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Real 'Gladiators' and Their Real 'Gladiators' and Their Scars
Post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, concussions and other grievous consequences of combat are at epic levels in the U.S. military, and the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments are struggling under the weight of the requirements imposed by the scars of war borne by these returning heroes.
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Purple Hearts: A Cold-Blooded Decision
Behind the recent Pentagon decision to deny Purple Heart medals to soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a cold-blooded calculation: It saves money.
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PTSD tied to heart health
A new study of US veterans suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and metabolic syndrome, the group of symptoms that increases heart disease and diabetes risk, may be linked.
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Military understanding better post-traumatic stress disorder
When paramedic Frank Labodi came home from Afghanistan after a harrowing tour in 2006, where he was involved in several mass casualty incidents, he slept in fits and was quick to anger.
He isolated himself from his wife and his friends and he increasingly sought solace in a bottle. Certain smells triggered memories of bloody battles and walking down aisles in supermarkets reminded him of creeping between the maze-like walls of Afghan villages.
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He isolated himself from his wife and his friends and he increasingly sought solace in a bottle. Certain smells triggered memories of bloody battles and walking down aisles in supermarkets reminded him of creeping between the maze-like walls of Afghan villages.
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Fire disasters cause psychological distress
Many people will be psychological victims of the fires sweeping through south-eastern Australia as much as physical or economic victims, warns the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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Troop-related felonies expected to increase
El Paso County District Attorney's office reports between 400 - 500 felonies each year are committed by veterans or active military. As the number of troops increases, the number of felonies is expected to grow.
In a number of cases, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or TBI (traumatic brain injury) is a factor in the crime. A group made up of prosecutors and public defenders is coming together to find solutions.
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In a number of cases, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or TBI (traumatic brain injury) is a factor in the crime. A group made up of prosecutors and public defenders is coming together to find solutions.
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Report shows flood stress on kids
CEDAR RAPIDS — As many as 300 children, many from low-income families, may be feeling the emotional aftereffects of last summer's flood, according to a study issued Tuesday by a group of local service providers.
Up to 30 of those children 6 and under may one day show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the report, "Not 'So Over.'"
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Up to 30 of those children 6 and under may one day show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the report, "Not 'So Over.'"
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9/11 firefighter cautions adjusters on signs of post-traumatic stress
Adjusters are not immune to strong emotional reactions following a traumatic event that can interfere with their life, delegates of the 42nd annual Canadian Insurance Claims Managers’ Association/Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association Joint Conference (CICMA/CIAA) in Toronto.
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To Heal Psychological Trauma, Troops Relive War in Virtual Reality
Sitting in a chair with goggles strapped on, the subject peered out into a virtual battle zone. He was driving down a dusty Iraqi highway. It was dusk. There was one humvee ahead and a fellow Marine riding shotgun next to him.
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DoD leaders seek clues to Army suicide spike
What the Pentagon now wants to determine is whether those stressors are responsible for the reported increase in Army suicides last month.
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When Soldiers Return From War
It was the best of days, it was the worst of days. Each year, I await the approach of April 29th with dread.
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Death in the USA: The Army's fatal neglect
Returning U.S. combat soldiers are committing suicide and murder in alarming numbers. In a special series, Salon uncovers the habitual mistreatment behind the preventable deaths.
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Sydney grief expert says bushfire victims face huge mental ramifications
POST-traumatic stress and depression may run rife among bushfire victims already feeling the effects of Victoria's drought.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Smoking may make it worse
Just as many AA meetings were smoke-filled (when it was allowed), so were group therapy meetings of people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It's easy to try to calm the horrific memories with nicotine.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Ground Zero workers 'six times more likely to be stressed
Ironworkers at Ground Zero are almost six times more likely to suffer from serious stress disorders than the general public, a new study showed today.
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Issue of Military Suicides Continues to Raise Concern
Army officials said Thursday that suicides among troops are at their highest level in decades. In 2008, the Army suicide rate surpassed the civilian rate for the first time since the Vietnam War. In this encore report, Betty Ann Bowser examines the problem of veteran suicides.
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Prison puppies help troops recover from PTS
LOVELAND — If you ask Sgt. Allen Hill about post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, these days, he will quietly correct you and ask you to drop the “D.”
Yes, he’s dealing with post-traumatic stress, but this is not a disorder, he’ll tell you. This is simply a normal, if not incredibly frustrating, part of his post-Iraq War life.
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Yes, he’s dealing with post-traumatic stress, but this is not a disorder, he’ll tell you. This is simply a normal, if not incredibly frustrating, part of his post-Iraq War life.
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