TRAUMATIC STRESS CHANGES BRAINS OF BOYS AND GIRLS DIFFERENTLY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 11, 2016 A new study reports an area of the brain associated with emotion appears to undergo accelerated maturation in teenage girls with PTSD, but not in their male peers with the condition.… READ MORE… FEATUREDPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ MRI SHOWS BRAIN DISRUPTIONS IN CHILDREN WITHContinue reading “MRI SHOWS BRAIN DISRUPTIONS IN CHILDREN WITH PTSD”
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Deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for depression and PTSD
STRESS IS A COMMON SEIZURE TRIGGER IN EPILEPSY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 3, 2017 Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ NATURAL CHEMICAL HELPS BRAIN ADAPT TO STRESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 29, 2017 Researchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in aContinue reading “Deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for depression and PTSD”
A calm mind slows the aging process
PTSD – over processing of brain to outside stimuli
Scientists find potential neurobiological marker to help recognize PTSD patients Download PDF Copy November 30, 2017 Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Amsterdam hope to have found a new neurobiological marker to help recognize patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using an electroencephalogram (EEG) – a test that detects electrical activity in a person’s brainContinue reading “PTSD – over processing of brain to outside stimuli”
Depression and PTSD are health problems faced by our VETs
Gut Bacteria May Predict PTSD Risk
Psychological Wounds of Conflict: The Impact of War to children, young adults and soldiers
Psychological Wounds of Conflict: The Impact of War BY EDGAR JONES Edgar Jones is Professor of the history of medicine and psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London. He originally studied his The emergence of the concept of shell shock during the First World War had focused unparalleled attention to the issue of traumaticContinue reading “Psychological Wounds of Conflict: The Impact of War to children, young adults and soldiers”
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD – symptoms
PTSD Symptoms Has nightmares about an experience, or thinks about the experience when they do not want to Tries hard not to think about an experience or goes out of their way to avoid situations that remind him/her of the experience Constantly on guard, watchful or easily startled Feels numb or detached from others, activitiesContinue reading “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD – symptoms”
62% of discharged troops had been diagnosed with PTSD, a brain injury and other mental health conditions
A report issued by the Government Accountability Office states that the majority of soldiers discharged from the military for misconduct from 2011 to 2015 suffered from a number of mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) or traumatic brain injuries. Of the 91,764 men and women released from service, 57,141, orContinue reading “62% of discharged troops had been diagnosed with PTSD, a brain injury and other mental health conditions”
Gender bias in treating or preventing blood clots in women
Animation of the formation of an occlusive thrombus in a vein. A few platelets attach themselves to the valve lips, constricting the opening and causing more platelets and red blood cells to aggregate and coagulate. Coagulation of unmoving blood on both sides of the blockage may propagate a clot in both directions. A thrombus occursContinue reading “Gender bias in treating or preventing blood clots in women”
Closed Loop System Could Detect and Heal Disease by Modulating Peripheral Nerve Activity
Integrated, international efforts under ElectRx program blend mapping of neural circuits and development of novel bio-electrical interfaces. DARPA has selected seven teams of researchers to begin work on the Agency’s Electrical Prescriptions (ElectRx) program, which has as its goal the development of a closed-loop system that treats diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves.Continue reading “Closed Loop System Could Detect and Heal Disease by Modulating Peripheral Nerve Activity”
Sleep Helps Process Traumatic Experiences
Summary: A new study reveals sleep could be used as an early prevention strategy against PTSD. Source: University of Zurich. If we sleep in the first 24 hours after a traumatic experience, this helps pigeonhole and process the distressing memories more effectively, as researchers from the University of Zurich and the Psychiatric University Hospital ZurichContinue reading “Sleep Helps Process Traumatic Experiences”
A Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and PTSD
Could bacteria in your gut be used to cure or prevent neurological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or even depression? Two researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) think that’s a strong possibility. Dr. John Bienenstock and Dr. Paul Forsythe–who work in The Brain-Body Institute at McMaster University in Ontario,Continue reading “A Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and PTSD”
Ecstacy for PTSD
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA),[note 1] commonly known as ecstasy (E), is a psychoactive drug used primarily as a recreational drug. Desired effects include increased empathy, euphoria, and heightened sensations.[10][11][12] When taken by mouth, effects begin after 30–45 minutes and last 3–6 hours.[6][13] It is also sometimes snorted or smoked.[12] As of 2016, MDMA has no accepted medical uses.[3] AdverseContinue reading “Ecstacy for PTSD”