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Ptsd
Research Finds More Work Needed in Coping with Traumatic Events
Two-thirds of U.S. children and teens will experience at least one traumatic event, such as shootings.
Penn Researchers Show Relationship with Working Dogs Protects Handlers from PTSD
"For these search-and-rescue workers," said Melissa Hunt, the associate director of the clinical training program in the School of Arts and Sciences' Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, "we saw rates of severe psychopathology and post-traumatic stress disorder that are well below what has been reported in other first responder groups, especially a number of years out from the attacks."
Suicides among U.S. Troops Surging
Increase from 2011 figures catches officials by surprise.
Army Begins Pilot Video Project to Treat PTSD
Filmmaking is seen as a possible therapy.
Lessons from War Being Used to Fight Combat Stress
Military program tries to address the emotional toll of war.
New York University Links WTC Responders with PTSD, Respiratory Illness
Study illustrates the integral relationship between mental health and physical diseases.
Medical Conditions Listed on Ga. Drivers' Licenses to Help Responders
The decision to add the medical condition designations was spurred by a state Senate bill signed into law last year that allows people with PTSD to put a notation on their licenses.
Does Depression Affect Cardiac Care?
Study researches connection between depression & cardiac care.
First Responders in Maine Oppose Limits to PTSD Benefits
Bill aims to reduce litigation and avoid "unreliable" workers' compensation claims.
Suicides Affect Patients & EMS Providers
Read about how suicides affect both patients and providers.
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