A First, Treats OCD Patients And Their Partners
Most people occasionally worry about germs, strange noises in the night, or whether they forgot to turn off the oven before leaving on vacation. But for as many as 5 million Americans with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), such anxieties are constant and can almost literally take over their lives.
Clues On Hormone's Role In Human Learning Reavealed By Research With Squirrels
Tests on the influence that a stress-related hormone has on learning in ground squirrels could have an impact on understanding how it influences human learning, according to a University of Chicago researcher.
Using Genetic Variations To Predict Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
A study published in JAMA reports that adults aremore likely to have posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms if they havebeen abused as a child and have variations of a gene that is related tostress response. The investigation was conducted by Rebekah G.
Combined Factors May Change Biology Of Stress-Response System As It Develops
A traumatic event is much more likely to result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults who experienced trauma in childhood - but certain gene variations raise the risk considerably if the childhood trauma involved physical or sexual abuse, scientists have found.
Is The Brain Damaged By Stress?
Individuals who experience military combat obviously endure extreme stress, and this exposure leaves many diagnosed with the psychiatric condition of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is associated with several abnormalities in brain structure and function.
Does Writing Help Overcoming Traumatic Stress?
A randomized controlled trial performed by researchers of the University of Amsterdam evaluates writing therapy in posttraumatic stress disorder in the March issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.Writing assignments have shown promising results in treating traumatic symptomatology.
Can Psychotherapy Reverse Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
A randomized controlled trial by Lyon investigators discloses the difficulties in treating chronic posttraumatic stress disorder with psychotherapy in the March issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.To date, there have been no studies comparing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with Rogerian therapy in post-traumatic stress disorder.
People With Anxiety Disorders Tend To Suffer From Increased Blood Clotting
"The blood froze in my veins" or "My blood curdled" - these common figures of speech can be taken literally, according to the latest studies. Indeed, more literally than some of us would like. For it turns out that intense fear and panic attacks can really make our blood clot and increase the risk of thrombosis or heart attack.
Social Problems In Youth Contribute To Anxiety And Depression
Socially successful children tend to have fewer symptoms of anxiety or depression, while children with problems such as anxiety and depression tend to have difficulties forming relationships and being accepted by friends. However, it is difficult to determine whether the anxiety and depression lead to the social problems, or vice versa.
21st Century Stress Management - Is Litigation Feeding Changes To People's Psychology?
This meeting will review the current challenges to managing stress, the impact of legislation and good practice advice to employers in relation to fitness for work and rehabilitation. The key areas of discussion are: addressing the obstacles to recovery and rehabilitation;