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• Bartenders may play important role in identifying post traumatic stress disorder sufferers

  For individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly former military personnel, a bartender may not be able to replace a therapist, but the person serving the drinks may be able to help them seek treatment from a drug rehab and mental health facility. more...

• Certain antioxidants may protect against PTSD

  For the many of those with post traumatic stress disorder, the memory of traumatic events is the most difficult aspect to deal with, particularly when those memories start to become associated with normal, every day events. more...

• Researchers find high prevalence of PTSD among Word Trade Center survivors

  As far as trauma goes, few events can surpass the horrors of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers. However, nearly a decade after the events of September 11, little research has been conducted into the impact of these attacks on the mental health of those who survived. more...

• Veterans face tough road in battle against PTSD

  Earlier this year, Veterans Affairs (VA) officials announced that they plan on clearing a backlog of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims by 2015. However, some have called this a daunting task. more...

• Finding could lead to improved PTSD treatment

  Following emotional or physical trauma, a particular part of the brain begins to associate the circumstances of the incident with fear, according to a new study from University of Iowa researchers. The findings could have major implications for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder more...

• Researchers develop new drug to prevent PTSD

  A team of researchers from Northwestern University believes they have found two new drugs that, when administered immediately following a traumatic event, may be able to prevent the development of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and reduce the need for treatment from rehab facilities. more...