Tag: trauma

Study links emotional neglect in childhood to increased stroke risk in later life

From the Rush University Medical Center press release via Newswise: The results from a new study by neurological researchers from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center… Read more »

Study examines trauma disorders in young children with cancer

From the University of Zürich press release via ScienceDaily: The diagnosis and treatment of cancer does not only trigger posttraumatic stress disorder in adults and older children; infants and toddlers… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking rewires brain, increasing susceptibility to anxiety

From the University of North Carolina Health Care press release via MedicalXpress: Doctors have long recognized a link between alcoholism and anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Those… Read more »

Study suggests traumatic childhood may increase the risk of drug addiction

From the University of Cambridge press release via EurekAlert!: Previous research has shown that personality traits such as impulsivity or compulsiveness are indicators of an increased risk of addiction. Now,… Read more »

Researchers identify potential treatment for cognitive effects of stress-related disorders

From the Columbia University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have identified a potential medical treatment for the cognitive effects of stress-related disorders, including… Read more »

Study suggests PTSD/depression combination make it harder for children to recover

From the University of Miami press release via EurekAlert!: As Hurricane Isaac nears the Gulf Coast, one may wonder what the impact of natural disasters are on children. Who is… Read more »

Study suggests preschool children at risk for stress after seeing domestic violence and another traumatic event

From the University of Michigan press release via HealthCanal: Preschool children exposed to domestic violence and additional traumatic events are at increased risk for developing traumatic stress disorder, a new… Read more »

Study suggests couples therapy may decrease PTSD symptoms, improve relationship

From the JAMA and Archives Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Among couples in which one partner was diagnosed as having posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), participation in disorder-specific couple therapy resulted… Read more »