PTSD
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Depression, suicidal ideation continue to plague physicians: Survey
“There is a longstanding culture of silence around physician mental health in the medical community,” said Dr. Gary Price.
Conference Coverage
Self-care tips for clinicians as COVID-19 lingers
“We want to promote psychological flexibility: the ability to stay in contact with the present moment,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.
Conference Coverage
The importance of a post-COVID wellness program for medical staff
“We want to promote the message that emotional health should have the same priority level as physical health,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.
News
Written exposure therapy effective for PTSD
“Individuals do not need as much of a treatment dose for PTSD as what was previously believed,” said Dr. Denise M. Sloan of Boston University.
Original Research
PTSD Disability Examination Reports: A Comparison of Veterans Health Administration and Contract Examiners
This study provides the first systematic evidence of significant variation of symptom/impairment reporting and overall quality in a comparison of...
Commentary
COVID-19 and coping with superimposed traumas
Empathy burnout is also a real and important facet in the equation, said Dr. Cassondra Feldman.
News
‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
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Women in military face lasting health issues tied to trauma
Cinicians working with military populations should not only ask about difficult deployment related experiences, but also ask about experiences of...
News
Lithium’s antisuicidal effects questioned
The researchers note that the study did not reach its original recruitment goal.
News
What to do about pandemic PTSD
More than three-quarters of the health care workers reported symptoms that fell within the clinical range for depression (76%) and anxiety (78...