Trauma

Anxiety Disorders Surprisingly Common Yet Often Untreated
thinkanxiety.org - A new study by researchers led by Kurt Kroenke, M.D., of the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute, Inc. reports that nearly 20 percent of patients seen by primary care physicians have at least one anxiety disorder. The study outlines the effectiveness of a new scree... 12 Mar 2007 14:46

Severe stress can damage a child's brain
thinkanxiety.org - Severe stress can damage a child's brain, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The researchers found that children with post-traumatic stress disorder and high levels of the stress hormone cortisol were likely to experience a decrea... 9 Mar 2007 10:13

VA Says Not Enough Returning Soldiers Seek Mental Help
VA Says Not Enough Returning Soldiers Seek Mental Help http://www.ketv.com/news/11186673/detail.html {EXCERPT} KETV.com, NE There's no research to show exactly how many have returned from the battlefront, but the VA said that not nearly enough are seeking the help they need....... U.S. and friendly nation law... 7 Mar 2007 17:54

Military's mental-health system needs overhaul
Military's mental-health system needs overhaul http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/orl-healthcheck0607mar06,0,7528865.column?coll=orl-home-lifestyle {EXCERPT} Orlando Sentinel, FL The report estimated that only 10 percent to 20 percent of the military's mental-health providers are skilled in caring ... 6 Mar 2007 18:35

Personal PTSD blog
Hi, all. I've just started a new personal blog about myself and PTSD. I'm not selling anything. For anyone here who finds what I have to say thought-provoking or interesting, I'd love to start a conversation. Thanks! http://ptsdtransformer.blogspot.com/ ... 4 Mar 2007 23:04

Military PTSD Discussion and Information Exchange Forum
Military PTSD Discussion and Information Exchange Forum Intended for serious and clinical information exchange on military-related PTSD, its history, advocates, VA issues. No spam. No insults. No Nonsense. Serious history. Serious subjects. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/war-caused-ptsd/ Other Forums: http://... 3 Mar 2007 19:43

any trauma resources in San Dieg, CA?
I'm loving what I read on the trauma recovery site and am trying to find someone good in my area to help my recovery. Or groups, workshops, classes etc. Can anyone suggest any? ... 3 Mar 2007 09:15

PTSD book review, by Phill Coleman
PTSD book review, by Phill Coleman Copyright (c) The Los Angeles The Daily Journal, Established 1888 (EXCERPT) Not yet 25 yrs-old, Albert Dobbs was tired of living. Unable to take his own life he concocted an idea to have someone take it for him. Suiting-up in his Vietnam combat fatigues he loaded his gun and wa... 27 Feb 2007 17:35

Introduction & EMDR
Hello Everyone, I'm not sure I "belong" here. I've never been in combat, witnessed violence, never been raped, etc. but I'll tell my story anyways. Ever since I was 15 (I'm 37) I've been numb. I feel disconnected and things don't seem real. I've also been treated for depression on and off since I was in col... 29 Mar 2007 14:06

PSTD from street crime not understood
People reatives , even family members not my wife she understands me having PSTD, but my Mother and older brother still think its a joke why do I act the way I am like when people tap me on my left shoulder I will jump, when I don't see who is trying to get my attention, also they don't understand why me, who was ... 24 Feb 2007 19:22