Psychotherapy Trauma
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Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression. They work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Because they act specifically on serotonin, SSRIs have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, which have more widespread effects in the body.
SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, generic), sertraline (Zoloft, generic), paroxetine (Paxil, generic), fluvoxamine (Luvox, generic),...
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Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz
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Panic attacks after trauma, PTSD not linked: study
According to a new study, people who suffer a panic attack during or immediately after a traumatic event aren't at increased risk of developing... Read more »
Combat trauma hurts long-term health of vets
Those serving in the armed forces tend to be in better health than the general population. But a new study has found that for veterans who... Read more »
Mild trauma linked to soldiers' headaches
Mild head or neck injuries may be to blame for headache pain experienced by soldiers returning from combat, researchers say. A study by two... Read more »
Psychotherapy boosts happiness more than money: study
A course of psychotherapy equal to $1,300 may improve psychological well-being more than a significant pay raise, English researchers say. An... Read more »
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