Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among women. In 2007, it was estimated that 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer would be diagnosed, and ... Read More

PTSD not only impacts the person with the disorder, but it can also have a tremendous impact on that person's family. Currently, however, there are very few interventions available for ... Read More

As the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, we are constantly learning more about the tremendous psychological impact of these wars on military service men and women. One consistent finding ... Read More

The consequences of being exposed to a stressful or traumatic event (including the development of anxiety disorders such as PTSD) are more commonly studied among adults. Yet, stress and anxiety, ... Read More

Near the end of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. All across the United States, people watched (and we continue to watch) as the citizens of the ... Read More

A recent article from Reuters describes a study that found that people who experienced extreme stress as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were at greater risk for cardiovascular ... Read More

People with PTSD are at greater risk to develop other psychiatric disorders, such as major depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. There is also a lot of evidence for ... Read More

A recent article in the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology discusses recent advances in the treatment of PTSD. In particular, the article discusses current PTSD treatments that have been ... Read More

Happy New Year! It is well known that the New Year is a time when people often try to make positive changes in their lives. This may be particularly important ... Read More