PTSD
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Ketamine plus psychotherapy ‘highly effective’ for PTSD
A new study “demonstrates the potential feasibility of this treatment model and corroborates previous work.”
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Two short-term exposure therapies linked to PTSD reductions
“This study provides important new evidence that combat-related PTSD can be effectively treated – in as little as 3 weeks,” said Dr. Alan Peterson...
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More support for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
The full data from MAPP2 are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal later this year.
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Postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder: An underestimated reality?
“If the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder aren’t treated after delivery, they tend to get worse over the period of 1 to 6 months following...
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Higher rates of PTSD, BPD in transgender vs. cisgender psych patients
“It is important to realize that transgender or gender-diverse identity is not synonymous with [borderline personality disorder], as some have...
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Sleep kits help foster children manage effects of trauma
The sleep kits, some containing a stuffed animal, aromatherapy, and a night-light, could be an alternative to other forms of sleep therapy or...
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‘Disturbing’ lack of follow-up care after psychiatric crises
Patients who had received both primary care and mental health care before an acute event had the highest odds of receiving follow-up.
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Support for Policy Changes for Therapy Related to Homefront Missions
VA therapists need to be aware of the unique challenges faced by those who have served on homefront missions now that National Guard and Reserve...
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Detachment predicts worse posttraumatic outcomes
Dissociative diagnoses are not rare and, in fact, are more prevalent than schizophrenia.
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Hepatitis C meds linked to improved PTSD symptoms
A glecaprevir/pibrentasvir combo was associated with PTSD symptom improvement.