Blog posts with the tag "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder"

By the Numbers - 6 December 2021

By Shirl Kennedy  on 06.12.2021 12:40 pm
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67%

The percentage of veterans believed by the American public to be suffering from PTSD, according to a recent survey by the Cohen Veterans Network, "a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, military families and active duty service members through a nationwide system of mental health clinics". In reality, according to the survey, "PTSD impacts 11-20% of Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans, approximately 12% of Gulf War veterans, and 15% of Vietnam veterans."

Staff Perspective: Fighting Fibromyalgia with Military-Connected Patients

By Timothy Rogers  on 13.10.2021 3:27 pm
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition characterized by diffuse and persistent non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain. It is estimated that the prevalence of FM in the general population ranges from 2-4%, with it being more frequently diagnosed in women compared to men (Galvez-Sánchez & Reyes del Paso, 2020). 

Staff Perspective: MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD - Reactions from a Skeptic

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 16.06.2021 3:30 pm
Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

It’s tough to keep up with the “latest and greatest” interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It seems like there’s constantly a new “breakthrough” that never fully delivers. As a scientist-practitioner, I don’t pay much attention until I see a strong research base. So until recently, I’ve all but ignored claims that psychedelic drugs (MDMA, psilocybin, etc.) could bolster recovery from PTSD. However, it’s tough to ignore the successes reported in a recent Phase 3 trial.

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