PTSD

Climate change plays a pivotal role in the recent surge of wildfires, and their impact on mental health. How can you, as a clinician, help those impacted by these disasters, specifically children and adolescents?

New data from the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans at Ohio State University indicates the most effective interventions to prevent suicide risk among veterans.

Psychiatry will be needed to help heal the mental wounds in the Mideast.

Here are some updates from the world of psychiatry throughout the month of September.

The ongoing clinical trial is also studying the drug’s efficacy in the treatment of MDD.

"For months she has dreamed in red..."

“Our findings might inform PTSD pathology, treatment plans, and future disaster-response strategies.”

Never forget.

"Eyes locked on the flat-lined monitor, she hears the last drop gurgle, the team quiet and calm in a lake of blood."

From noninvasive brain stimulation techniques for catatonia to the concurrent treatment of eating disorders and PTSD, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

Research shows an undeniable connection between PTSD and eating disorders.

In honor of Memorial Day...

Experts discuss findings from a new trial exploring affect-focused psychotherapies for LGBTQ+ patients with PTSD at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting.

Learn more about women’s issues, suicide, and PTSD in the military.

The second of a phase 3 study examining MDMA-AT just completed its final participant visit.

Poetic musings on posttraumatic growth...

Working with homeless patients can be exceedingly rewarding.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the October 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.

In this CME article, explore the mental health consequences associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the potential role for complementary and alternative approaches.

"Among adults living in the United States, 38% to 40% use complementary and alternative medicine therapies, yet only 42% have told their primary physician that they do so."

The jury has awarded almost 1 billion dollars to the Sandy Hook families. What toll did the trial take on their mental health?

Did you miss the 2022 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference? We've got you covered.

Understanding the symptom overlap between concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and other psychiatric conditions, such as PTSD and depression, can assist clinicians in differential diagnosis and providing effective treatment.

Can we inherit our parents’ trauma? Research points to yes.

Despite mixed data, there are some psychopharmacological options for treating PTSD.

What is the clinician’s role in reversing stigma for better outcomes?

Today is PTSD Awareness Day!

Catch up on the latest research on ADHD, PTSD, and more with Psychiatric Times.

Research explored how a traumatic explosion affected individuals around the world.

How can we more effectively help patients with PTSD? Charles B. Nemeroff discusses the diagnosis, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of PTSD, along with current and emerging treatments, at the 2022 APA Annual Meeting.