NEW STUDY FINDS PRECISE AREA OF THE BRAIN WHERE FEAR ORIGINATES | BREAKING NEWS | Sky Valley Chronicle Washington State News

NEW STUDY FINDS PRECISE AREA OF THE BRAIN WHERE FEAR ORIGINATES | BREAKING NEWS | Sky Valley Chronicle Washington State News

MN veteran launches website to help veterans with PTSD | Minneapolis and St. Paul | kare11.com

MN veteran launches website to help veterans with PTSD | Minneapolis and St. Paul | kare11.com

Solvents, PAHs and BDNF as a Modulator of TrkB, Anxiety and Nrf2~!

Solvents, PAHs and BDNF as a Modulator of TrkB, Anxiety and Nrf2~!

Post-traumatic stress disorder and CVD | theheart.org

Post-traumatic stress disorder and CVD | theheart.org: "(PTSD) is associated with a significantly increased risk of death from any cause and of developing cardiovascular disease, new research suggests."

U Of M Researchers Identify Possible Key To Treating, Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

U Of M Researchers Identify Possible Key To Treating, Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

U of M researchers identify possible key to treating, understanding post-traumatic stress disorder

"University of Minnesota Medical School and Minneapolis Veterans Affair Medical Center researchers have discovered a correlation between increased circuit activity in the right side of the brain and the debilitating, involuntary flashbacks triggered by post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)."

Read more: U of M researchers identify possible key to treating, understanding post-traumatic stress disorder:

Psychological first aid for survivors of disaster

Psychological first aid for survivors of disaster: "Even as we breathe a sigh of relief watching the rescue of 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine for more than two months, there is recognition that their recovery from this traumatic experience involves more than just their physical health."

National PTSD headquarters opens in White River Jct. - Brattleboro Reformer

National PTSD headquarters opens in White River Jct. - Brattleboro Reformer: "The Department of Veterans Administration dedicated the new headquarters for the National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinic in White River Junction on Oct. 12."

Chile miners release mental health: Traumatic effects of Chile miners' ordeal in evidence - latimes.com

Chile miners release mental health: Traumatic effects of Chile miners' ordeal in evidence - latimes.com: "Reporting from Copiapo, Chile, and Santiago, Chile — Even as the bulk of the 33 men rescued after being trapped underground 69 days were released from a regional hospital, the health minister said some were showing signs of disorientation."

Twin study may quiet doubts over PTSD-trauma link | Reuters

"Trauma really is the trigger of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, suggests a new study that could help settle an ongoing debate"

Read more: Twin study may quiet doubts over PTSD-trauma link Reuters:

PTSD And Traumatic Brain Injury Common Among Returning Troops

PTSD And Traumatic Brain Injury Common Among Returning Troops

Randomized Clinical Trial of Telephone-Administered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Distress Symptoms After Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation [Treatment-Related Complications]

Randomized Clinical Trial of Telephone-Administered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Distress Symptoms After Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation [Treatment-Related Complications]

Trauma-induced changes to genes may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder

A study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health suggests that traumatic experiences "biologically embed" themselves in select genes, altering their functions and leading to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Trauma-induced changes to genes may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder

Effects of Acute Psychological Stress on Glucose Metabolism and Subclinical Inflammation in PTSD

Effects of Acute Psychological Stress on Glucose Metabolism and Subclinical Inflammation in PTSD

Women In Their 50s More Prone To PTSD Than Men

Women In Their 50s More Prone To PTSD Than Men

BBC News - Ecstasy 'may help trauma victims'

"A small trial in 20 patients suggests use of the drug is safe and seems to improve the effects of psychotherapy......The US team has now gained approval for a larger study in military veterans, but stresses more research is needed to confirm the finding"


BBC News - Ecstasy 'may help trauma victims':

HIV-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Investigating the Traumatic Events

HIV-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Investigating the Traumatic Events

VA To Ease Rules For Vets To Qualify For PTSD Benefits

VA To Ease Rules For Vets To Qualify For PTSD Benefits: "Today, The Department of Veterans Affairs is scheduled to announce it will ease requirements for service members to qualify for post traumatic stress disorder benefits. The change was announced Saturday by President Barack Obama in his weekly address."

Dogs, horses help U.S. Army fight PTSD

Dogs, horses help U.S. Army fight PTSD

Dr. Francis Lee on the BDNF molecule and anxiety disorder research- Watch!

Dr. Francis Lee on the BDNF molecule and anxiety disorder research- Watch!

Caregiving: Fireworks and PTSD - UPI.com

"ALBANY, N.Y., June 30 (UPI) -- Memorial Day may be the beginning of summer, but Independence Day is the unofficial beginning of firecracker season, which can be hard on military veterans, the elderly and pets."

Read more: Caregiving: Fireworks and PTSD - UPI.com:

Senate Resolution: Designating June 27, 2010 PTSD Awareness Day!

"A resolution designating June 27, 2010, as 'National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day'."

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PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin

Researchers in Australia say people may inherit a factor related to serotonin that may affect recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. (Source: Health News - UPI.com

PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin

The Serotonin System Influences Vulnerability To And Treatment For PTSD

There is a great deal of interest in factors that contribute to the vulnerability to developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. One factor that appears to contribute to the heritable vulnerability to PTSD is a variation in the gene that codes for the serotonin transporter, also known as the serotonin uptake site. Having a shorter version of the serotonin transporter gene appears to increase one's risk for depression and PTSD after exposure to extremely stressful situations.

The Serotonin System Influences Vulnerability To And Treatment For PTSD

PTSD: The serotonin system influences vulnerability and treatment

PTSD: The serotonin system influences vulnerability and treatment

Post-Combat Stress Disrupting Daily Lives of Returning Vets

Post-Combat Stress Disrupting Daily Lives of Returning Vets

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Dementia - Mental Health Disorders on MedicineNet.com

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Dementia - Mental Health Disorders on MedicineNet.com: "June 7, 2010 -- Older veterans who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other age-related dementias as veterans without PTSD, a study shows."

Bright light therapy improves sleep disturbances in soldiers with combat PTSD

Bright light therapy improves sleep disturbances in soldiers with combat PTSD

Preliminary Evidence of the Short Allele of the Serotonin Transporter Gene Predicting Poor Response to Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Preliminary Evidence of the Short Allele of the Serotonin Transporter Gene Predicting Poor Response to Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Symptoms of Acute Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Acute Hand Injuries

Symptoms of Acute Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Acute Hand Injuries

Free Imagery Stream on Huffpo; New Inroads to PTSD

Huffington Post, along with Health.com, is featuring a series of articles on ways to de-stress during the month of May, called Unplug and Recharge. Each day they add more approaches. There's some really good stuff in here - even if some of the content is not completely new to you, you'll find good reminders and new ways of thinking about the suggestions - about breathing, yoga, how to eat, exercising, positive mind-tricks, changing the way you use time, clearing away clutter, and lots more. I got to add a little piece of my own, describing guided imagery, complete...

Free Imagery Stream on Huffpo; New Inroads to PTSD

Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction - VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines

"Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction" : The guideline describes the critical decision points in the Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with one of these diagnoses."

Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction - VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines:

PTSD Not Most Common Disorder That Develops After Trauma — Psychiatric News

"An Australian study reaches some surprising conclusions about the association of brain injury and psychiatric disorders that follow a traumatic accident."PTSD Not Most Common Disorder That Develops After Trauma — Psychiatric News:

Neural Network Relationships Differ in PTSD Patients

Neural Network Relationships Differ in PTSD Patients [Clinical & Research News]

Greater Prevalence Of Violent Events And Subsequent PTSD Suffered By Gay Men And Lesbians

Greater Prevalence Of Violent Events And Subsequent PTSD Suffered By Gay Men And Lesbians

Women Who Served in Our Military: For Veterans and Families - National Center for PTSD

Women Who Served in Our Military: For Veterans and Families - National Center for PTSD: "Insights for Interventions: For Veterans and Families"

Trauma Symptoms Determined By Children's Sense Of Threat From Parental Fighting

Trauma Symptoms Determined By Children's Sense Of Threat From Parental Fighting

Seeking Information on PTSD?

Seeking Information on PTSD?: "Seeking Information on PTSD?"

Erasing Memories: Next Treatment for PTSD and Other Trauma-Related Disorders?

Erasing Memories: Next Treatment for PTSD and Other Trauma-Related Disorders?

PTSD, Reflux Still Affecting World Trade Center Workers

PTSD, Reflux Still Affecting World Trade Center Workers

PTSD Claims Rise Among Veterans Treated at VA, New Research to Study PTSD and TBI

PTSD Claims Rise Among Veterans Treated at VA, New Research to Study PTSD and TBI

The Linkage Between Secondary Victimization by Law Enforcement and Rape Case Outcomes. - Patterson D.

The Linkage Between Secondary Victimization by Law Enforcement and Rape Case Outcomes. - Patterson D.

The Treatment of Combat Trauma in Veterans Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A Pilot Protocol

CiteULike: The Treatment of Combat Trauma in Veterans Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A Pilot Protocol: "Church, D. (2010). The treatment of combat trauma in veterans using eft (emotional freedom techniques): A pilot protocol. Traumatology, 16(1):55-65."

Cortisol Augmentation of a Psychological Treatment in Warfighters With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Cortisol Augmentation of a Psychological Treatment in Warfighters With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD and Alcohol Addiction

PTSD and Alcohol Addiction

Psychotherapy Reduces PTSD-Related Nightmares [Clinical & Research News]

Psychotherapy Reduces PTSD-Related Nightmares

Early psychological interventions to treat acute traumatic stress symptoms.

Early psychological interventions to treat acute traumatic stress symptoms.

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How the Neurocircuitry and Genetics of Fear Inhibition May Inform Our Understanding of PTSD.

CiteULike: How the Neurocircuitry and Genetics of Fear Inhibition May Inform Our Understanding of PTSD.: "Jovanovic, T. and Ressler, K. J. (2010). How the neurocircuitry and genetics of fear inhibition may inform our understanding of ptsd. The American journal of psychiatry."

Effects of resveratrol on NO secretion stimulated by insulin and its dependence on SIRT1 in high glucose cultured endothelial cells

The author concludes that resveratrol may have benefits against atherosclerosis in diabetic patients.

CiteULike: Effects of resveratrol on NO secretion stimulated by insulin and its dependence on SIRT1 in high glucose cultured endothelial cells: "Yang, J., Wang, N., Li, J., Zhang, J., and Feng, P. (2010). Effects of resveratrol on no secretion stimulated by insulin and its dependence on sirt1 in high glucose cultured endothelial cells. Endocrine."

Alcohol Use and Hippocampal Volume Deficits in Adu... [Biol Psychol. 2010] - PubMed result

Alcohol Use and Hippocampal Volume Deficits in Adu... [Biol Psychol. 2010] - PubMed result: "Alcohol Use and Hippocampal Volume Deficits in Adults with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analysis."

Pain sensitivity is reduced in borderline personality disorder, but not in posttraumatic stress disorder and bulimia nervosa.

Pain sensitivity is reduced in borderline personality disorder, but not in posttraumatic stress disorder and bulimia nervosa.

"Injured civilian survivors of suicide bomb attacks: From partial PTSD to recovery or to traumatisation. Where is the turning point?

SafetyLit: Injury Research and Prevention Literature Update - Abstract Details: "Injured civilian survivors of suicide bomb attacks: From partial PTSD to recovery or to traumatisation. Where is the turning point?
Dolberg OT, Barkai G, Leor A, Rapoport H, Bloch M, Schreiber S. World J Biol Psychiatry 2010; 11(2_2): 344-351."

Dana Foundation Blog: PTSD in Haiti: Expert warns on post-quake mental health

Dana Foundation Blog: PTSD in Haiti: Expert warns on post-quake mental health: "PTSD in Haiti: Expert warns on post-quake mental health"

The "second injury" to victims of violent acts.

The "second injury" to victims of violent acts.

SafetyLit: Injury Research and Prevention Literature Update - Abstract Details

SafetyLit: Injury Research and Prevention Literature Update - Abstract Details

SafetyLit: Injury Research and Prevention Literature Update - Abstract Details

The effect of electroacupuncture on T cell responses in rats with experimental autoimmune encephalitis

Electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation could relieve the severity of EAE by restoring balance to the Th1/Th2/Th17/Treg Th cell subset responses by stimulating the hypothalamus to increase ACTH secretion

CiteULike: The effect of electroacupuncture on T cell responses in rats with experimental autoimmune encephalitis: "Liu, Y.-m., Liu, X.-j., Bai, S.-S., Mu, L.-l., Kong, Q.-f., Sun, B., Wang, D.-d., Wang, J.-h., Shu, S., Wang, G.-y., and Li, H.-l. (2010). The effect of electroacupuncture on t cell responses in rats with experimental autoimmune encephalitis. Journal of Neurobiology, 220(1):25-33."

Helping Heroes and Screening the Disaster Tourists

Helping Heroes and Screening the Disaster Tourists

TBI and PTSD: Trauma and Resilience: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Dr. Maria Mouratidis from Bethesda Naval Medical Center speaks about the reality of experiencing traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. A large amount of medical research has been done on these conditions in the last several years, however, there is more research and support that is needed to understand "the experience" from the patient's perspective of these conditions during and after the injury. This is a very great presentation given by a mental health provider who cares for the injured from day 1. She offers her insight of what is done and what needs to be done for those that are injured. Importantly, brain injury and PTSD does not just occur in those who have served protecting out country but also occurs in accidents, domestic violence, sports injuries, etc.

Watch: Trauma and Resilience: Mind, Body, and Spirit -

Alterations in Gene Expression May Have Role In PTSD

CiteULike: DNA methylation in vulnerability to post-traumatic stress in rats: evidence for the role of the post-synaptic density protein Dlgap2.: "Chertkow-Deutsher, Y., Cohen, H., Klein, E., and Ben-Shachar, D. (2009). Dna methylation in vulnerability to post-traumatic stress in rats: evidence for the role of the post-synaptic density protein dlgap2. The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology / official scientific journal of the Collegium Internationale Neuropsychopharmacologicum (CINP), pages 1-13."

Getting Rid Of Repeating Nightmares: A Simple, Potent, New Recipe

One of the most dramatic, butt-kicking examples of an effective new treatment tool for posttraumatic stress is a simple protocol called Nightmare Reprocessing, devised by two V.A. psychologists, Edgardo Padin-Rivera and Beverly Donovan at the Louis Stokes Cleveland V.A. Medical Center.

Getting Rid Of Repeating Nightmares: A Simple, Potent, New Recipe

Does Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Carry a Higher Risk of Sexual Dysfunctions?

Does Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Carry a Higher Risk of Sexual Dysfunctions?

Intraoperative Awareness Linked to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Intraoperative Awareness Linked to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Hippocampal Subfields in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [Original Article]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Hippocampal Subfields in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [Original Article]

History, the Posthuman, and the End of Trauma: Propranolol and Beyond

History, the Posthuman, and the End of Trauma: Propranolol and Beyond

Cannabis Science Officially Begins Its First Pre-IND FDA Application Process For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Cannabis Science Officially Begins Its First Pre-IND FDA Application Process For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): "Cannabis Science Officially Begins Its First Pre-IND FDA Application Process For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)"

Do Genes Play A Role In PTSD? Study Of Rwanda Genocide Survivors Suggests Yes

Do Genes Play A Role In PTSD? Study Of Rwanda Genocide Survivors Suggests Yes

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Disease: A Review of the Evidence.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Disease: A Review of the Evidence.

The use of alcohol and drugs to self-medicate symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder

The use of alcohol and drugs to self-medicate symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder

Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function

Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function: "URL: Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function

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Smaller Brain Linked to Soldiers' PTSD Risk (CME/CE)

Smaller Brain Linked to Soldiers' PTSD Risk (CME/CE): "URL: Smaller Brain Linked to Soldiers' PTSD Risk (CME/CE)

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PTSD and Kids

PTSD and Kids: "URL: PTSD and Kids

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Multicomponent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse

Multicomponent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse: "URL: Multicomponent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse

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Bad Memories Erased with Behavior Therapy

Bad Memories Erased with Behavior Therapy: "URL: Bad Memories Erased with Behavior Therapy

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Recent Study Shows Alterations Necessary For Activation of Certain Immune Responses.

Definitions: C3a, C4a and C5a (anaphylatoxins) activate the complement system and are able to trigger responses such as allergic reactions, activate mast cells and participate in adapative immune response. (Wipedia)

Past studies have revealed changes in WBC, inflammatory cytokines including Il-1b, Il-6, Il6R and a decrease in the anti-inflammatory Il-4. This study suggests that individuals with PTSD have lower activity of C3 which is part of the alternative immune pathway and important for killing pathogens. C3 and C4 are often measured to monitor autoimmune disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Other conditions include fungal infections, gram negative septicemia, etc. This author maintains that PTSD involves dysfunction in the complement system and altered chain of complement cascade. (Hovhannisyan)

CiteULike: Alterations in the complement cascade in post-traumatic stress disorder: "Hovhannisyan, L. P., Mkrtchyan, G. M., Sukiasian, S. H., and Boyajyan, A. S. (2010). Alterations in the complement cascade in post-traumatic stress disorder. Allergy, Ashtma & Clinical Immunology." http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/6715343
Complement C3. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved on February 22, 2010.
Alternative Complement Pathway. Wipedia. Retrieved on February 22, 2010.

Brain Function Studies in Recovery from PTSD

A LONGITUDINAL INVESTIGATION OF THE NEURAL CORRELATES OF RECOVERY FROM PTSD - ERIN DICKIE from IPN McGill on Vimeo.

Inflammatory biomarkers in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder caused by myocardial infarction and the role of depressive symptoms.

CiteULike: Inflammatory biomarkers in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder caused by myocardial infarction and the role of depressive symptoms.: "von Känel, R., Begré, S., Abbas, C. C., Saner, H., Gander, M.-L. L., and Schmid, J.-P. P. (2010). Inflammatory biomarkers in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder caused by myocardial infarction and the role of depressive symptoms. Neuroimmunomodulation, 17(1):39-46."

PTSD: Recognizing the Many Faces of the Disorder.

PTSD: How to recognize the many faces of this hidden disorder - JAAPA

Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder

Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder

Brain scientists extend map of fear memory formation

Brain scientists extend map of fear memory formation

Stress Hormone Key To Alcohol Dependence

Stress Hormone Key To Alcohol Dependence

A wait-list controlled pilot study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from motor vehicle accidents

This study determines that "EMDR for treating symptoms of PTSD in children, although further replication and comparison studies are required."

CiteULike: A wait-list controlled pilot study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from motor vehicle accidents: "Kemp, M., Drummond, P., and McDermott, B. (2010). A wait-list controlled pilot study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (emdr) for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) symptoms from motor vehicle accidents. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry, 15(1):5-25."

Dopamine Plays a Role in PTSD in School Children

CiteULike: The role of the dopamine transporter (DAT) in the development of PTSD in preschool children: "Drury, S. S., Theall, K. P., Keats, B. J., and Scheeringa, M. (2009). The role of the dopamine transporter (dat) in the development of ptsd in preschool children. Journal of Traumatic Stress."


Beyond the Normal Bounds of Fear: Identifying Children With PTSD. (Behavioral Consult).(post traumatic stress disorder in children): An article from: Pediatric News