101. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Treatment - Mental Health Disorders On Medicine Mental Health info includes addiction, anxiety, depression, food and diet, sex,stress, work. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12516

102. Traumatic Incident Reduction: Combat PTSD Discusses traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), an alternative to traditional psychotherapy for treating posttraumatic stress disorder. http://www.healing-arts.org/tir/combat-ptsd.htm

Back into the Heart of Darkness: Combat PTSD By Tom Joyce Excerpted from the Spring 1994 issue of the Institute for Research in Metapsychology Newsletter Foreword by Gerald D. French In 1989, Dr. Gerbode and I [Gerald French] and Helen Burgessa facilitator and professional member of IRMwere using Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) with a number of Vietnam combat vets who had been diagnosed as having PTSD. Tom Joyce, a freelance writer and a member of the Institute's Board of Directors, was a guest at that year's IRM conference where he heard an address by one of those vets "Jack", in the accompanying essay. Subsequently he sought Jack out, and the two spoke at length. As a result of that meeting, Joyce researched and wrote a penetrating article on traumatized Vietnam veterans and the attempts that the U.S Government and others have made to help them. We published a somewhat abridged version of it in the Institute's newsletter...ran out of copies...and as the topic he addressed continues to be one that we are asked about frequently, I asked Tom if he would produce an up-dated version of it for re-publication. He did, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I. - GDF Back into the Heart of Darkness, by Tom Joyce

103. Psych Central: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that followsa terrifying event. Often, people with PTSD have persistent frightening http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx32.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) SYMPTOMS Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event. Often, people with PTSD have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of their ordeal and feel emotionally numb, especially with people they were once close to. PTSD, once referred to as shell shock or battle fatigue, was first brought to public attention by war veterans, but it can result from any number of traumatic incidents. These include kidnapping, serious accidents such as car or train wrecks, natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes, violent attacks such as a mugging, rape, or torture, or being held captive. The event that triggers it may be something that threatened the person's life or the life of someone close to him or her. Or it could be something witnessed, such as mass destruction after a plane crash. Whatever the source of the problem, some people with PTSD repeatedly relive the trauma in the form of nightmares and disturbing recollections during the day. They may also experience sleep problems, depression, feeling detached or numb, or being easily startled. They may lose interest in things they used to enjoy and have trouble feeling affectionate. They may feel irritable, more aggressive than before, or even violent. Seeing things that remind them of the incident may be very distressing, which could lead them to avoid certain places or situations that bring back those memories. Anniversaries of the event are often very difficult.

104. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - American Rescue The disorder is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and it affects hundreds of Although the understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder is based http://www.amerrescue.org/ptsd.htm

Search Website for : PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) This article provided by the American Psychiatric Association. If you feel you might be suffering from PTSD you can get some confidential help here. It's been called shell shock, battle fatigue, accident neurosis and post rape syndrome. It has often been misunderstood or misdiagnosed, even though the disorder has very specific symptoms that form a definite psychological syndrome. The disorder is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and it affects hundreds of thousands of people who have been exposed to violent events such as rape, domestic violence, child abuse, war, accidents, natural disasters and political torture. Psychiatrists estimate that up to one to three percent of the population have clinically diagnosable PTSD. Still more show some symptoms of the disorder. While it was once thought to be a disorder of war veterans who had been involved in heavy combat, researchers now know that PTSD can result from many types of trauma, particularly those that include a threat to life. It afflicts both females and males. In some cases the symptoms of PTSD disappear with time, while in others they persist for many years. PTSD often occurs with other psychiatric illnesses, such as depression.

105. What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? This brochure is copyright 2000by the Sidran Foundation and is reprinted here for personal use only. http://www.sidran.org/ptsdbrochure.html

How you can help About Trauma What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Introduction There is a growing awareness among healthcare providers that traumatic experiences are widespread and that it is common for people who have been traumatized to develop medical and psychological symptoms associated with the experience. Recent studies have shown that childhood abuse (particularly sexual abuse) is a strong predictor of the lifetime likelihood of developing PTSD. Although many people still equate PTSD with combat trauma, the experience most likely to produce PTSD is rape. PTSD is associated with an extremely high rate of medical and mental health service use, and possibly the highest per-capita cost of any psychological condition. But there is help and there is hope. PTSD is a long-term problem for many people. Studies show that 33-47 percent of people being treated for PTSD were still experiencing symptoms more than a year after the traumatic event. Without treatment many people may continue to have PTSD symptoms even decades after the traumatic event. What are the symptoms of PTSD?

106. Trauma And PTSD About posttraumatic stress disorder There is help and there is hope What Ispost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? by the Sidran Institute http://www.sidran.org/trauma.html

How you can help Articles on Trauma and PTSD About Trauma About post-traumatic stress disorder: There is help and there is hope Helping children manage fears after a traumatic event, whether the child has been directly involved or has learned of the event through the media Ways to cope and to offer support to children after an act of terrorism Understanding Integration As A Natural Part Of Trauma Recovery by Rachel Downing, L.C.S.W.-C. FDA Advisory Statement on PTSD by Esther Giller and Elizabeth Vermilyea What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? by the Sidran Institute What Is Psychological Trauma? by the Sidran Institute What Are Traumatic Memories? by the Sidran Institute What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder? by the Sidran Institute PTSD Fact Sheet from the PTSD Alliance Myths and Facts about PTSD from the PTSD Alliance Position Statement on Services and Supports to Trauma Survivors by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors About Medications For Combat PTSD by Jonathan Shay, M.D., Ph.D. Excerpt from Unspeakable Truths and Happy Endings by Rebecca Coffey Retraumatizing the Victim by Ann Jennings, Ph.D.

107. CMHA - ACSM - Info Centre posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of several conditions known as ananxiety disorder. This kind of medical disorder affects approximately 1 in 10 http://www.cmha.ca/english/info_centre/mh_pamphlets/mh_pamphlet_27.htm

Advanced Search CMHA Locations Events Helpful Links ... Back to MH Pamphlet Series Post Traumatic Stress Disorder pdf version Difficult situations are part of life. We all must cope with tough circumstances, such as bereavement or conflict in our personal and professional relationships, and learn to move on. But sometimes people experience an event which is so unexpected and so shattering that it continues to have a serious effect on them, long after any physical danger involved has passed. Individuals with this kind of experience may suffer flashbacks and nightmares, in which they re-live the situation that caused them intense fear and horror. They may become emotionally numb. When this condition persists for over a month, it is diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of several conditions known as an anxiety disorder. This kind of medical disorder affects approximately 1 in 10 people. They are among the most common of mental health problems. Children and adults can develop PTSD. The disorder can become so severe that that the individual finds it difficult to lead a normal life. Fortunately, treatments exist to help people with PTSD bring their lives back into balance.

108. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Links posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) links to current websites, provided by TheAnxiety Network International. http://www.anxietynetwork.com/ptsd.html

The Anxiety Network International Anxiety Netwo rk Home Page ... for Anxiety Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Links Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a lingering, deep-seated, negative, emotional response to an event in the past that continues to cause undue levels of stress and anxiety. Post-traumatic stress is often accompanied by nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, and anxiety that comes from out of the blue. Post-traumatic stress, like the other anxiety disorders, responds best to cognitive-behavioral therapy. In the past, post-traumatic stress was often seen as "battle fatigue" in service people returning from war. Now we know PTSD occurs in other situations where trauma is involved, such as a rape, a natural disaster, or being the victim of crime. These are just examples. The definition of PTSD covers any event that produces lingering, emotionally devastating physical symptoms in an individual. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER EXTERNAL LINKS National Institutes of Mental Health David Baldwin's Trauma Pages The Anxiety Network International Thomas A. Richards, Ph.D., Psychologist

109. Your Guide To Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once called shell shock or battle fatiguesyndrome, is a serious condition that can develop after a person has http://my.webmd.com/content/article/60/67146.htm?z=2950_00000_5019_pe_03

110. Society For Neuroscience | Brain Briefings posttraumatic stress disorder. When the dust settles after a traumatic event,some people experience a condition marked by intense anxiety, known today as http://apu.sfn.org/content/Publications/BrainBriefings/post_traumatic_disorder.h

Login Directory Merchandise Contact Us ... Full PDF (546 KB) Version Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder When the dust settles after a traumatic event, some people experience a condition marked by intense anxiety, known today as post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers have recently started to look at the ailment on a biological level and found evidence that it's rooted in the brain, arising from a complex interaction of several chemical and brain area changes. The findings highlight the seriousness of the condition and may lead to new treatments that could help the more than 5 million Americans estimated to have the disorder during the course of a given year. A plane crashes. Fires erupt. Walls tumble down. You escape the chaos physically unscathed, but how's your brain? For years, many doctors believed that people who experienced an extraordinarily traumatic or life-threatening event such as a terrorist attack, war or natural disaster should be able to tough it out and move on. Some individuals, however, found that these events stuck with them. They relived the experience through nightmares and flashbacks; had trouble sleeping; and felt detached, depressed and anxious. Today, increasing research indicates that the effects, now collectively referred to as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are not some sign of a weak personality, but the result of troubles in the brain. The findings are leading to:

111. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And Schema Therapy, Clinical Psychologist And Thera Psychologist and therapist providing cognitive therapy for depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress (PTSD), self esteem, and marriage counseling. http://www.cognitive-behavioral-therapy-ny.com/

Are you tired of struggling with the same thoughts and feelings? Are you fed up with approaching situations and behaving in ways that are self defeating? Do you notice that the same patterns seem to repeatedly surface in your life? There is a way out! You can get help, get relief from the problems that bog you down, and enjoy your life more. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Schema Therapy can help. (c) 2003, Allison Conner, Psy.D. The Dr. Phil Diet Plan ? No, it's Dr Phil's Weigh Loss Program

112. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Identification And Diagnosis posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disrupts the functioning of those afflictedby it, interfering with the ability to meet their daily needs and perform http://www.healing-arts.org/tir/n-r-rothschild.htm

This article is brought to you by: The Healing Center On-Line , with kind permission by the author. [Please see our other articles related to Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Identification and Diagnosis Invited article for Soziale Arbeit Schweiz (The Swiss Journal of Social Work), February 1998. By Babette Rothschild, MSW, LCSW Member: International and European Societies for Traumatic Stress Studies National Association of Social Workers (USA) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) disrupts the functioning of those afflicted by it, interfering with the ability to meet their daily needs and perform the most basic tasks. Trauma continues to intrude on the lives of people with PTSD as they relive the life-threatening experiences they have suffered with visual, auditory and/or somatic reality, reacting in mind and body as though such events were still occurring. Not everyone experiencing traumatic events develops PTSD; it is a complex psychobiological condition that can emerge in the wake of life-threatening experiences when normal psychological and somatic stress responses to a traumatic event are not resolved and released. In this paper it is proposed that Autonomic Nervous System hyperarousal is at the core of PTSD and the driving force behind phenomena such as dissociation, freezing and flashbacks. Acute traumatic reactions are differentiated from PTSD and strategies for intervention are suggested. INTRODUCTION Events that are threatening to life or bodily integrity will produce traumatic stress in its victim. This is a normal, adaptive response of the mind and body to protect the individual by preparing him to respond to the the threat by fighting or fleeing. If the fight or flight is successful, the traumatic stress will usually be released or dissipated allowing the victim to return to a normal level of functioning. PTSD develops: when fight or flight is not possible; the threat persists over a long period of time; and/or the threat is so extreme that the instinctive response of the victim is to freeze.

113. SOVERNET—Vermont’s Sovereign Connection Books, articles, journals related to posttraumatic stress disorder. http://www.sover.net/~schwcof/ptsd.html

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114. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Familydoctor.org Information about posttraumatic stress disorder from the American Academy ofFamily Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/624.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Post-traumatic Stress Disorder What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Who develops PTSD? What are the symptoms of PTSD? How is PTSD diagnosed? ... What can I do to help myself recover? Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Printer-friendly version Email this article What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety problem. It can develop after your life is threatened, or after you experience or see a traumatic event. Usually, the event makes you feel very afraid or helpless. Some examples of traumatic events are a natural disaster, rape, severe car crash or fighting in a war. Return to top Who develops PTSD? Whether you'll develop PTSD may depend partly on how severe and intense the trauma was and how long it lasted. People who have anxiety, depression or other mental disorders are more likely to develop PTSD. People who have been victims of previous trauma are also at greater risk. Return to top What are the symptoms of PTSD? You can have symptoms right after the trauma or they can develop months, or even years, later. Symptoms of PTSD fall into 3 groups: reliving the trauma, trying to stop thinking about the trauma and anything related to it, and feeling "on edge." Your symptoms may include:

115. BBC News | Health | Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Factfile Those recovering from a traumatic event such as a school shooting or a majorcrash - are at risk of severe psychological harm. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/medical_notes/newsid_325000/325028.stm

Front Page World UK UK Politics ... Help Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Published at 11:28 GMT 12:28 UK Health Post-traumatic stress disorder factfile Trauma can lead to feelings of isolation and lack of control Those recovering from a traumatic event - such as a school shooting or a major crash - are at risk of severe psychological harm. The main risk is that they will suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, which can lead to painful memories striking the victims at any time. What is post-traumatic stress disorder? The syndrome is a disturbing psychological condition where people relive painful memories against their will. This leads to feelings of isolation and a sense of losing control - patients sometimes turn to alcohol or other drugs as they attempt to get rid of the memories. It is also known as shell shock because it first came to prominence when soldiers in the First World War were afflicted by memories of the horrors they saw in the trenches. Dr Matthew Freidman, of the US Department for Veteran Affairs, says the experience is like living through the original event a second time. "It is like a psychic time machine," he says.

116. CTSA: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Discover information on a therapy program at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania. Features information of childhood PTSD, research, fees and contacts. http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/ctsa_treatments/ctsa_treatment_ptsd.html

Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) In 1984, the Center instituted research and treatment programs for PTSD. We now offer cutting-edge cognitive-behavioral therapy programs that typically consist of nine to twelve weekly sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Sessions last about one and a half hours each, and are designed to enable trauma survivors to deal with their feelings of fear, anxiety and stress. Therapy includes discussion of frightening thoughts, relaxation training, confronting safe situations and/or recall of painful memories via imagery to reduce their emotional impact. Another program is available for recent (within one month) trauma survivors and assault victims, to help them get past the post-assault symptoms more quickly and prevent more chronic symptoms from developing. This program includes four weekly two-hour sessions. These sessions may include discussion of the trauma, discussion of current symptoms, discussion of other life issues, and/or techniques to cope with trauma-related symptoms.

117. NAMI | Mental Illnesses posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after Information from the NIH institute on post-traumatic stress disorder. http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness&Template=/ContentManagement/

118. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, Types And Treatment Learn about the symptoms, types and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Includes non-commercial resources and expert information. http://www.helpguide.org/mental/post_traumatic_stress_disorder_symptoms_treatmen

Home About Us Contact Site Map Search Helpguide Rotary Club of Santa Monica Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, Types and Treatment On this page: Symptoms Consequences Complex PTSD Why people have different reactions ... Related articles Did You Know? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medically recognized disorder that occurs in normal individuals under extremely stressful conditions. It affects people from all walks of life, including those who provide emergency services for others. Some individuals who survive a traumatic event are affected so strongly by the experience that they are unable to live normal lives. What are the symptoms of PTSD? There are four main types of PTSD symptoms. A diagnosis of PTSD requires the presence of all categories of symptomatic responses: re-experiencing the trauma : flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive memories and exaggerated emotional and physical reactions to triggers that remind the person of the trauma. emotional numbing : feeling detached, lack of emotions (especially positive ones), loss of interest in activities avoidance : avoiding activities, people, or places that remind the person of the trauma

119. EEG Spectrum International - PTSD Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) and its use in posttraumatic stress disorder. Information, articles, and case histories. http://www.eegspectrum.com/disorder/PTSD

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120. Child Development And Post-traumatic Stress Disorder After Hurricane Exposure More recently, as the concept of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has beenapplied post-traumatic stress disorder in young children A reaction to http://www.fsu.edu/~trauma/a3v5i3.html

Child Development And Post-traumatic Stress Disorder After Hurricane Exposure Alan M. Delamater, PhD, and E. Brooks Applegate, PhD University of Miami School of Medicine Abstract This study examined child development in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after hurricane exposure. The study subjects were 175 3 to 5-year old minority children enrolled in Head Start programs. Children were evaluated 12 and 18 months after Hurricane Andrew struck south Florida. Mothers were interviewed concerning symptoms of PTSD and completed a questionnaire regarding their children’s development. Results indicated that 16.5% of exposed children met DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for PTSD at 12 months, and 11.6% had PTSD at 18 months post-hurricane. Children who had PTSD at 12 months were more likely to be delayed in their development at 18 months, and those with PTSD at 18 months similarly were more likely to be delayed. These findings indicate that children with PTSD are at risk for delays in their overall development. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Development of Children after Hurricane Exposure Thus, while studies have shown symptoms of PTSD may occur in school-age children following exposure to natural disasters and other major stress involving life threat, little is known about PTSD in younger, pre-school aged children, and how PTSD may affect their overall development. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of PTSD on child development in a sample of low income, preschool-aged children, exposed to Hurricane Andrew in south Florida during August, 1992. We hypothesized that PTSD would have deleterious effects on children’s attainment of developmental skills.

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