More than half of lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals who misuse alcohol or tobacco also have a co-occurring psychiatric disorder, compared to one-third of heterosexuals, a new University of Michigan study finds.
Nov 20, 2020
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Being traumatized can cause what are known as dissociative symptoms—such as experiencing amnesia, an out-of-body experience, feeling emotionally numb—which may help people cope. Experiencing these symptoms intensely or ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Individuals who suffer trauma in child- and adulthood may experience a greater amount of cognitive decline as they age than individuals who haven't experienced trauma, a new study found.
Aug 20, 2020
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A study assessed the interaction of new and old relationship traumas among women three to 18 months after the birth of their child—one of the most challenging periods of their lives. The study found that new experiences ...
Jul 9, 2020
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For some combat veterans, the Fourth of July is not a time to celebrate the independence of the country they love. Instead, the holiday is a terrifying ordeal. That's because the noise of fireworks—loud, sudden, and reminiscent ...
Jul 1, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Based on repeated measures, 9/11-related probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with an increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 6, 2020
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Gender-tailored methods to address the harmful mental health effects of childhood adversity may help alleviate the current opioid crisis and make treatment more effective, concludes University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiology ...
Dec 20, 2019
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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term "post-traumatic stress disorder"? When I ask this question in public presentations, the answers are along the lines of "the military", "soldiers" and "war". ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Traumatic childhood experiences among the poor and uninsured are associated with higher cardiovascular risk, according to new research.
Aug 27, 2019
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Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be a traumatic experience for the entire family with concerns about the care and attention they will receive. Imagine if those concerns were eased, simply by some changes in the way ...
May 16, 2019
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