Three months after she announced she would be taking a leave of absence from work to look after her mental health, Labour MP Nadia Whittome has returned to parliament – and spoken out about the challenges many in her position still face. Nadia Whittome has spoken out about the challenges faced by those who need to […]
PTSD Prevalent in Survivors of Severe COVID-19
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur in up to a third of patients who recover from severe COVID-19 infection, new research suggests. A study of more than 300 patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) with the virus showed a […]
AHA News: Certain Antidepressants Might Increase Stroke Risk for Young Adults With PTSD
THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Certain types of antidepressants might be better than others for treating PTSD because they carry a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The research, published Thursday in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, looked at data from 1.1 million U.S. veterans. It’s the […]
Elevated ‘hunger’ hormone leaves trauma-exposed teens at higher risk for PTSD
Chronic stress increases a blood-based hormone called acyl-ghrelin for years after the initial traumatic stressor exposure in some adolescents, and those with elevated levels of the hormone are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to experience more severe cases of the condition, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Icahn […]
How building features impact veterans with PTSD
The built environment, where someone lives (private) or works (public), influences a person’s daily life and can help, or hinder, their mental health. This is especially true for those with mental health conditions such as PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers in the Wm Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas […]
Q&A: Loud pyrotechnics trigger stress, hyperarousal, and combat flashbacks in vets with PTSD
2020 has been a year of complicated emotions for many. The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with a surge in civil unrest, have led to unprecedented levels of anxiety. For veterans, particularly those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the past months have been particularly difficult. In response, the staff at The Steven A. […]