PTSD
Conference Coverage
Medical trauma an under-recognized trigger for PTSD
Proven therapies include CBT and drugs such as Effexor, while TMS and ECT get research attention.
Opinion
When burnout is moral injury
Occupational dissatisfaction increases the risk of cynicism, frustration with patients, internalization of failure, and the likelihood of early...
Case Reports
Caregiver Support in a Case of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Lewy Body Dementia
The case of a Vietnam-era veteran with PTSD and Lewy body dementia demonstrates how the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers...
News
Mental illness tied to COVID-19 breakthrough infection
“Individuals with psychiatric disorders “should be prioritized for booster vaccinations and other critical preventive efforts.”
Commentary
Ukraine and PTSD: How psychiatry can help
PTSD symptoms can be debilitating, and the mental health community needs to begin putting supports in place now to address the trauma in Ukraine...
Original Research
Exercise to Reduce Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Veterans
This meta-analysis examined whether exercise is associated with reduction of PTSD symptoms in studies of veteran populations.
Latest News
Depression, suicidal ideation continue to plague physicians: Survey
“There is a longstanding culture of silence around physician mental health in the medical community,” said Dr. Gary Price.
Conference Coverage
Self-care tips for clinicians as COVID-19 lingers
“We want to promote psychological flexibility: the ability to stay in contact with the present moment,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.
Conference Coverage
The importance of a post-COVID wellness program for medical staff
“We want to promote the message that emotional health should have the same priority level as physical health,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.
Original Research
PTSD Disability Examination Reports: A Comparison of Veterans Health Administration and Contract Examiners
This study provides the first systematic evidence of significant variation of symptom/impairment reporting and overall quality in a comparison of...