post-traumatic stress disorder
Fire-fighters struggle who cannot handle negative emotions likely to use alcohol
Studies reveal that distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among fire-fighters.
PTSD can be lead to ischemic stroke in middle age
Young adults with PTSD more prone to ischemic stroke in middle age.
Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD: Study
More than 70 per cent of adults worldwide experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives.
'40 genes linked to aggressive behaviour identified'
"These genes take part in biological processes that are related to the development and function of the central nervous system.
Social isolation may increase fear, stress: Study
The researchers found that chronic isolation leads to an increase in Tac2 gene expression and the production of NkB throughout the brain.
Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychotherapy approaches addressed the underlying dysfunctions of fear extinction and emotion regulation.
Urological cancer patients at five times higher suicide risk
In bladder and prostate cancer, this ratio drops to one suicide for every 7 attempts.
Study finds horseback riding may relieve army men’s PTSD symptoms
Many combat veterans develop PTSD, an overactive fear memory that triggers disturbing thoughts, feelings and dreams.
Horseback riding may relieve combat vets’ PTSD symptoms
A prior recent study of yoga in people suffering from PTSD showed that long-term benefits were seen after continued yoga practice.
Non-invasive brainwave tech can reduce PTSD symptoms
Ongoing symptoms of post-traumatic stress, whether clinically diagnosed or not, are a pervasive problem in the military.