Updated Articles and Resources
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The Connection between PTSD and Heart Disease
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Learn more about the connection between PTSD and heart disease in this article. -
Understanding and Coping with Depression
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
PTSD and depression frequently co-occur. Depression can be very difficult to cope with, especially if you are already struggling with symptoms of PTSD. This article presents information on the rela... -
Mania
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Learn the definition of mania. -
Physical Health of Veterans from the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
A number of problems in the physical health of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Studies have been found. Learn more about veterans and the physical health problems they may be at risk... -
The Stress of Surviving Childhood Cancer: Childhood Cancer and PTSD
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
There is a relationship between the experience of childhood cancer and PTSD. Childhood cancer and its treatment may have long-lasting effects on the mental health of the child and his or her parent... -
Traumatic Exposure and PTSD in Children
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Although traumatic exposure and PTSD are more commonly studied among adults, traumatic exposure and PTSD in children can also occur. Learn about rates of traumatic exposure and PTSD symptoms in chi... -
Stress in Children of Iraq War Soldiers
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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Many soldiers are returning from the Iraq War showing signs of PTSD and other difficulties, and the impact the war can also increase levels of stress in children of veterans. -
Coping with PTSD Symptoms - Ways of Coping With PTSD Symptoms
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The symptoms of PTSD can have a major impact on a person's life; however, there are a number of healthy and effective ways of coping with PTSD symptoms. Share your thoughts about and experiences wi... -
Managing Alcohol Use in Social Situations When You Have PTSD
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
People with PTSD are at much higher risk for abusing alcohol; therefore, it is important that people with PTSD develop healthy coping skills for managing alcohol use when they're in social situatio... -
Trichotillomania
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Learn what is meant by the term trichotillomania. -
Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Learn more about cognitive processing therapy for PTSD in this article. -
Ways of Coping After a Bombing
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
On April 15, 2013, two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Unexpected traumatic events such as this can catch us off-guard and be very diff... -
Psychiatric Disorders Commonly Associated with PTSD
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
There are a number of psychiatric disorders associated with PTSD, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and borderline personality disorder. This article reviews the dif... -
Ways of Coping with Large Crowds When You Have PTSD
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
When you have PTSD, it is important to learn ways of coping with large crowds. Large crowds can be particularly stressful for someone with PTSD, and the fear of being in a large crowd can lead to i... -
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Learn what is involved in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, a treatment for children who have been exposed to traumatic events. -
The Relationship between PTSD and Trichotillomania
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Learn more about the relationship between PTSD and trichotillomania. -
Using Opposite Action to Cope with Unpleasant Emotions
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Opposite action is a technique that is used in dialectical behavior therapy to cope with certain emotional experiences. Learn how it can be applied to some of the experiences people with PTSD have. -
Information on and How to Cope with Shame
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Learn more about the emotion of shame and how to cope with this emotion. -
The Effect of PTSD on the Treatment of OCD
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Learn more about the effect of PTSD on the treatment of OCD. -
Skills for Increasing Your Positive Emotions
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Learn some ways of increasing positive emotions when you have PTSD. -
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Learn the definition of intermittent explosive disorder. -
Receiving Treatment for PTSD
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
This article provides some information on what you can expect when you receive treatment for PTSD. -
Group Treatment of PTSD
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Learn more about group treatment of PTSD. -
Poor Health Behaviors in PTSD
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Learn more about different types of poor health behaviors seen in PTSD. -
Impulse Control Disorder
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Monday, February 25, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Learn the definition of impulse control disorder. -
Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Monday, February 25, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Learn the definition of antisocial personality disorder. -
Unhealthy Behaviors Associated with Anxiety
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Monday, February 25, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Everyone experiences anxiety; however, some people, such as those with PTSD, experience very high levels of anxiety that can lead to a wide variety of unhealthy behaviors. Learn more about some unh... -
Avoidant Personality Disorder
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Monday, February 25, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Learn more about the symptoms of avoidant personality disorder. -
Managing Catastrophic Thoughts
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Monday, February 25, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Learn ways of managing catastrophic thoughts in this article. -
Dissociative Disorders
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Learn more about dissociative disorders. -
The Effect of PTSD on the Family
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Learn more about the effect of PTSD on the family. -
PTSD and Stigma
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Many people experience stigma from PTSD, and therefore, may be reluctant to seek treatment for their PTSD. Learn about stigma and how it may prevent people from receiving much needed psychological ...