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Why War Helps, Rather than Harms, Some With PTSD
TIME: War is often the trigger for mental illness, but the latest research reveals some unexpected effects of combat on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Feeling at home at war may seem like an oxymoron
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Embattled Childhoods May Be the Real Trauma for Soldiers With PTSD
New research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers challenges popular assumptions about the origins and trajectory of PTSD, providing evidence that traumatic experiences in childhood – not combat – may predict which soldiers develop
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Experts say psychological effects of Sandy likely to grow
Chicago Tribune: The devastating winds and catastrophic flooding of Superstorm Sandy may have subsided, but psychological distress from the disaster and its patchy recovery is likely to be growing, trauma experts say. Those most vulnerable
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Sandy coverage may cause PTSD in anxious children
CBS: The current media coverage on natural disasters like superstorm Sandy can show some devastating and frightening images, especially for young children. A new study shows that children who have anxiety may be more susceptible
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Children’s Preexisting Symptoms Influence Their Reactions to Disaster Coverage on TV
While the amount of exposure to disaster coverage on TV can impact children’s well-being, their preexisting symptoms of posttraumatic stress also play an important role.
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Conquer Fear With Words
Many people spend Halloween celebrating, and even embracing, fear. But a psychology study suggests a new way to keep fear in check.
