Psychology & Psychiatry
Interpersonal abuse in early life may lead to concentration issues later in life
Does a history of abuse before the age of 18 affect later capacity to concentrate and stay focused?
Apr 10, 2017
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Military sexual trauma associated with higher risk for veteran homelessness
The devastating consequences of sexual trauma in the military reported by 25 percent of female and 1 percent of male veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces don't end with psychological and physical trauma, but are associated ...
Apr 20, 2016
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UAlberta & Little Warriors change the trajectory of child sexual abuse victims
Today, the University of Alberta and Little Warriors announced the highly anticipated preliminary results of the clinical trials performed at the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch, confirming that the four-week intervention ...
Apr 18, 2016
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Does sexual aggression alter the female brain?
Rutgers scientists have taken a step toward understanding how sexual aggression alters the female brain.
Feb 19, 2016
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Study examines the effects of childhood trauma on later sexual well-being
Among 96 former Swiss indentured child laborers, 22 individuals showed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and 53 reported having experienced childhood trauma. Men reported a significantly higher prevalence of ...
Oct 19, 2015
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Researchers study virtual reality exposure therapy to treat military sexual trauma-related PTSD
Clinical researchers in Emory's Veterans Program will study the use of virtual reality exposure therapy to treat people suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to military sexual trauma.
Jun 25, 2015
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Posttraumatic stress can have profound effects on sexual health
Although sexual dysfunction is not a specific symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is a frequent complaint among trauma survivors. The Journal of Sexual Medicine review finds that PTSD-related biological and ...
Apr 7, 2015
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Research paper says women in prison need and want treatment for physical and sexual abuse
Women in prison want and need specific treatment for traumas such as physical and sexual abuse, a new research paper says.
Jan 6, 2015
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Trauma before enlistment linked to high suicide rates among military personnel, veterans
High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple deployments, ...
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Women who suffered severe sexual trauma as kids benefit most from intervention
A UCLA-led study of HIV-positive women who were sexually abused as children has found that the more severe their past trauma, the greater their improvement in an intervention program designed to ease their psychological suffering.
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