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Amy Hendel

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The General Himself Comes Clean on PTSD

Major General David Blackledge is a very brave soldier.  Not just because of his leadership and role in the Iraq war - a record that is admirable and exemplery.  No, he is a brave soldier because he has come clean.  On what? His psychiatric record, which he reveals involves extended counseling to deal with wartime trauma.  Why... Read moreChevron
posted 11/10/2008, comments (0)|
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What Does Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Mean to You

I remember 9/11 like yesterday.  My phone rang as the sun was coming up and my daughter who had moved into the NYU dorms but 5 days ago told me that one of the Twin Towers had been hit by a plane.  Within the hour we realized that our daughter - the same daighter who we had coached on safe sex, safety in the subways, date rape,... Read moreChevron
posted 09/16/2008, comments (0)|
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Imagine Being Able To Turn Off Traumatic Feelings.....

associated with bad memories. Well researchers have made a discovery that might lead to drugs that could treat panic disorders and PTSD.  Scientists from UC  Irvine and the University of Muenster (Germany) found a small brain protein called neuropeptide S that is involved in "erasing traumatic responses to adverse memories."  How?... Read moreChevron
posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)|
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Kimberly Tyler

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Necessary Losses

When my psychiatrist recommended the book Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst, my heart sank. He told me it would be a good book to read as the discord and between me and my parents continues to expand. The full title of the book is Necessary Losses: The Loves, Illusions, Dependencies and Impossible Expectations That All of Us Have to Give Up... Read moreChevron
posted 02/15/2008, comments (0)|
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Stigma within the Family

Sometimes stigma regarding the truth of mental illness is experienced among our closest family members. Society at large may not get it, but what happens when our own families resist? What happens when there isn't safety and support within the family unit? Stigma encountered at this close range can be powerful enough to get under our skin... Read moreChevron
posted 01/27/2008, comments (3)|
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