While some stressors are a predictable part of most people's lives - for example, bereavement or
Ankle replacement is designed to treat arthritis of the ankle. This type of arthritis is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis,... Read more »
People think Olympics athletes are like superhumans who can overcome all pain and injury. However, years after the games have ended,... Read more »
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 »
Last spring, after touring a mental health center at Fort Bliss, Texas, Defense Secretary Robert Gates noted that awarding Purple Hearts to... Read more »
What is PTSD?Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops after experiencing or seeing a traumatic event.... Read more »
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PTSDPreventionResearch into ways to prevent PTSD is ongoing.ReferencesBisson J, Andrew M. Psychological treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder... Read more »
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the... Read more »
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PTSDSymptomsPeople with PTSD re-experience the event again and again in at least one of several ways. They may have frightening dreams and memories... Read more »
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PTSDTreatmentTreatment aims to reduce symptoms by encouraging you to recall the event, express your feelings, and gain some sense of control over the... Read more »
Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is headache that occurs after an injury. Most commonly, it occurs following a head injury, but it can also occur... Read more »