The idea of finding a drug or treatment that can somehow erase or diminish the emotional component of memory while not damaging the complete structure of memory, may be within our grasp. Over the past few years there has been increasing interest in the drug propranolol, a beta-blocker normally used for high blood pressure and sometimes anxiety relief. To date, the treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to involve medication and some form of psychotherapy. Various factors,...
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It's a poor sort of memory that only works backward -Lewis Caroll-Alice in Wonderland Memories are amazing when you think about them.... Read more »
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Purple Heart
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Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Mood Disorders Often Undiagnosed in U.S. Children
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say many U.S. children who suffer from depression and anxiety are not getting the... Read more »
PTSD linked to attention deficit disorder
Soldiers returning from war in Iraq who have post-traumatic stress disorder show signs of attention deficit disorder up to a year after returning... Read more »
Best Treatment Practices for PTSD Deemed “Uncertain”
According to a recent press release from the non-profit organization The National Academies, a report will soon be published describing the lack of... Read more »
Are creativity and mood disorders linked?
Experts say there have been more than 20 studies that suggest an increased rate of bipolar and depressive illnesses in highly creative people. But... Read more »
Dealing With Mood Disorders and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer'...
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