PTSD
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Survey Finds Mental Health Issues Increased After Cosmetic Procedure Complications
"Almost half of respondents -- 46% -- reported thinking about their complication for more than 3 hours a day," said study author, Taryn Murray, MD...
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Dogs Able to Sniff Out PTSD, Other Trauma, in Human Breath
Proof-of-concept study finds service dogs can detect VOCs related to stress in breath with high accuracy.
Commentary
Why We Need to Know About Our Patients’ History of Trauma
Childhood trauma increases risk for chronic conditions; patients’ trauma history should be part of chronic illness evaluation.
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Childhood Adversity Robustly Linked to Adult Mental Illness
Each additional adverse event placed children at a 52% greater risk for a psychiatric disorder as an adult, with sexual abuse associated with the...
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A New Treatment Target for PTSD?
PTSD severity was more robustly associated with cerebellar volume differences than PTSD diagnosis.
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African Psychedelic Tied to ‘Remarkable’ Improvement in TBI-Related Psych Symptoms, Functional Disability
The results are promising but preliminary.
Opinion
Perinatal Psychiatry in 2024: Helping More Patients Access Care
Screening and identifying women who likely suffer from postpartum depression simply is not enough.
From the Journals
1 in 3 women have lasting health problems after giving birth: Study
“Broader and more comprehensive health service opportunities are needed, which should extend beyond 6 weeks postpartum and embrace...
Commentary
Clinician responsibilities during times of geopolitical conflict
Ultimately, as providers we must strive to seek unity and inclusivity amidst the current challenges.
Feature
MDMA therapy for loneliness? Researchers say it could work
MDMA “led to a robust increase in feelings of connection” among people socializing in a controlled setting.
Commentary
Mass shooters and mental illness: Reexamining the connection
Untreated mental illness combined with access to firearms poses a lethal threat to society.