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Chronic traumatic stress disorder': the Palestinian psychiatrist challenging western definitions of trauma

Children in Gaza are experiencing severe mental health issues due to prolonged conflict and living conditions. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Opinion | For a Firefighter Struggling With Trauma, Ketamine Therapy Offers Hope

Emergency workers may experience over 180 critical incidents throughout their career.

Major institutions like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Department of Veterans Affairs support research into psychedelics for behavioral health issues. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

PTSD in Men: Understanding the Hidden PTSD Symptoms in Men

Men can experience PTSD regardless of career choice, with symptoms manifesting differently from women.

1 in 3 men experience trauma, with a significant percentage susceptible to PTSD. [ more ]

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How Psychedelics Could Help Soldiers Overcome Trauma

Psychedelics are being explored for treating PTSD in veterans globally.

More than 120,000 U.S. veterans have succumbed to suicide since 2001. [ more ]

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How I Overcame My Fear on My Trauma Anniversary - Tiny Buddha

Trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person's life

PTSD involves the fear of reexperiencing trauma and avoiding triggers [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

What Is Moral Injury And How To Heal From It

Moral injury is the result of conflicts with one's moral code and can cause ethical and moral struggles.

Moral injury events do not necessarily involve a threat to life but harm one's beliefs and trust, leading to shame, guilt, and negative self-perception. [ more ]

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Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

1 month ago

PTSD & Anger: Exploring The Link And What to Do to Tame PTSD Anger

PTSD can lead to chronic anger or rage due to hyperalertness and emotional instability.

Factors contributing to PTSD anger include frustration, emotional instability, and hyperarousal. [ more ]

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This Powerful Psychedelic Could Help Relieve Traumatic Brain Injury

Ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic drug, has shown potential in treating substance use disorders and mental health conditions

Many veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury turn to alcohol or drugs as conventional treatments often do not work [ more ]

WIRED

They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better

Ibogaine, a psychedelic drug, has been found to reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety in special operations veterans.

The study sponsored by Stanford University found that the effects of ibogaine lasted for at least a month after treatment. [ more ]

WIRED

They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better

Ibogaine, a psychedelic drug, has been found to reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety in special operations veterans.

The study sponsored by Stanford University found that the effects of ibogaine lasted for at least a month after treatment. [ more ]

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The fire that still burns: the mental health crisis unfolding among Maui's children

The deadly wildfire in Lahaina, Maui had a severe impact on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Suppressing emotions and not discussing traumatic experiences can hinder the ability to navigate PTSD symptoms and triggers. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

5 months ago

Brain Study Suggests Traumatic Memories Are Processed as Present Experience

Researchers at Yale and Mount Sinai found empirical evidence that traumatic memories function differently in the brain compared to other memories.

Brain scans revealed that traumatic memories in people with PTSD did not involve the hippocampus, suggesting a different state of the brain.

The findings may help explain why therapies for PTSD aim to help individuals view their traumatic memories as distant from the present. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

5 months ago

Op-ed: Renaming PTSD could help reduce stigma, encourage treatment

Reducing post-traumatic stress among veterans can lead to a reduction of social issues.

PTSD is the root cause of complex social problems that plague veterans.

Specialists believe that post-traumatic stress can be successfully treated and individuals can regain their mental health and wellbeing. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Medicine

This popular circuit party drug might get FDA approval... but there's a catch - Queerty

The FDA will review the potential approval of ecstasy (MDMA) for treating PTSD, with promising trial results and a focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and those with certain health conditions. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Medicine

As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

MDMA's potential for PTSD treatment faces uncertainty in FDA approval. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

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Minneapolis Approves $150K Settlement for Witness to George Floyd's Murder

Minneapolis City Council agreed to a $150,000 settlement with an eyewitness who tried to prevent George Floyd's murder and now suffers from PTSD. [ more ]

Nature

3 weeks ago

Dozens of genes are linked to post-traumatic stress disorder

Genetic factors contribute significantly to the development of PTSD after a traumatic incident. [ more ]

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The Mental Health Toll of the War in Gaza

Symptoms like dryness, bitter taste linked to PTSD from Gaza war

Experts warn traditional mental health tools may struggle with war-related trauma [ more ]

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Scientists Discover "Switch" That May Turn Off PTSD Fear Response

People with PTSD experience persistent fear and anxiety.

Neurobiologists discovered a brain switch causing fear generalization. [ more ]

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US widower and veteran fights grief and PTSD by offering home repairs for free

Retired US military veteran provides free handyman services to cope with grief and PTSD.

Chauvin's services are mostly for single or widowed women in need of help and he has gained popularity through a Facebook post. [ more ]

WIRED

They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better

Ibogaine, a psychedelic drug, has been found to reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety in special operations veterans.

The study sponsored by Stanford University found that the effects of ibogaine lasted for at least a month after treatment. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Highland Park recreation director fired while on leave for parade shooting PTSD; ' I don't want this to ever happen to anybody again'

A recreation director was fired by the Park District of Highland Park while on leave for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) he experienced after a mass shooting during the suburb's Fourth of July Parade.

Chris Maliszewski, the director of recreation, was co-chair of the parade and was one of the first employees to arrive at work that morning. He spent the day helping to locate and reunite sheltering Park District employees with their families as well as informing the community about the threat. [ more ]

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London

Dame Joanna Lumley joins Lewisham restaurant owner as he begins 3,000-mile charity walk through all London boroughs

Restaurant owner embarks on 3,000 mile walk through every London Borough to support Combat Stress

He aims to cover a mile for each veteran seeking help for PTSD in 2024 and hopes to spread mental health awareness through the challenge [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk