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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder--When the Trauma Lives On
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a troubling condition that can occur days, weeks, or often even months after exposure to a highly traumatic event. If left untreated, those with PTSD risk suffering with symptoms that can persist and even...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Following Childbirth
People who are afflicted with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suffer from pronounced symptoms of distress after experiencing a traumatic event that prompted intense fear or helplessness. Childbirth can be one of the most intense physical and...
Who Is Most Likely To Develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Most people who are exposed to a traumatic, stressful event experience some of the symptoms of PTSD in the days and weeks following exposure. Available data suggest that about 8% of men and 20% of women go on to develop PTSD, and roughly 30% of...
How Do Young Kids and Teens Respond to Trauma? Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) a Concern?
There is a wide range of emotional and physiological reactions that children may display following disaster. Based on previous research we know that more severe reactions are associated with a higher degree of exposure (i.e. life threat, physical...
Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions About PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that can trigger PTSD include violent personal...
EMDR Therapy Offers New Hope
Patients who have suffered for years from anxiety or distressing memories, nightmares, insomnia, abuse or other traumatic events can now gain relief from a revolutionary new therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). Research...