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Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Wake of Trauma
Feeling stressed and anxious after a disaster is normal. Here is some information on what feelings are normal after a disaster, with tips on managing and reducing feelings of stress and anxiety - and also, information on when to get professional help for serious stress or mental health symptoms.
First Responders: A 3 Step Guide to Coping with Stress and Avoiding Burnout
For first responders at risk of PTSD and burnout, learn more about: daily habits that protect you, red-flags that warn of an impending problem and adaptive response techniques that safeguard your professional standing.
Treat PTSD with MDMA? The Research Case for Using Ecstasy in Trauma Therapy
Drugs have been used to facilitate psychotherapy. MDMA has such a history and such a potential. What is MDMA, how is it used, and why might it be effective?
Acupuncture Works as Well as CBT for PTSD
Researchers at University of Louisville School of Medicine ran an experiment on acupuncture as treatment for PTSD and they found that it worked as well as the more conventional treatment of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Trained Service Dogs Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Like seeing eye dogs but for those suffering from PTSD symptoms, service dogs are ever vigilant so you don’t have to be, they are trained to wake you from nightmares, block others from intruding into your personal space, watch your back and even give you a doggy hug during moments of intense anxiety. While there is little research on the relatively new idea of pairing those with PTSD with service dogs, those who are already benefiting from this canine companionship say it makes a world of difference – that it can be a literal lifesaver.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Drug or Alcohol Abuse
PTSD and substance abuse go hand in hand, and since each condition exacerbates the severity of the other, alcohol or drugs are never a good idea. Get help at a facility that combines effective treatments for PTSD and substance abuse, and turn the corner to a brighter tomorrow.
Helping Children Cope after a Disaster
A guide to how children feel and act after experiencing a disaster and what parents can do to minimize fear and other harms.
Helping Those with Mental Illness after a Disaster – PTSD Risk
Watching the devastation in Haiti, worrying intensely about the well being of affected friends or family or grieving the loss of loved ones can be very tough for anyone; and stress disorders are a legitimate risk, even for people only watching the tragedy on TV – but for those with an existing mental heath disorder, the risks of PTSD are even greater.
How to Support Someone with a Family Member in Haiti
Many of us know someone deeply affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Even thousands of miles from the devastation, we can see the pain and worry in the faces of those we care about as they watch and wonder, or grieve, friends and family left behind in Port au Prince.
Worrying a Lot about the Earthquake in Haiti – Do You Have a Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Although the closer you are and the more directly affected by a traumatic event the greater your risk of a stress disorder like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), people who witness very traumatic events can also experience stress disorders, as can people who only watch the events unfold on TV.
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Answering some frequently asked questions about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
A Guide to Finding Adolescent Trauma-Sensitive Addiction Treatment
Learn more about how trauma and substance abuse co-exist, the importance of trauma-sensitive care (and where to find it) and what parents can do on their own at home to help.
Thought Field Therapy (TFT) - Energy Psychology: A Quick Cure?
Can you be cured of a phobia, fear, anxiety or even PTSD in a few short sessions? New evidence indicates that it might be possible.
Should You Try EMDR for PTSD? A Review of the Research Evidence
How well does EMDR really work to treat PTSD? Read on to see a review of some of the latest research evidence on the effectiveness of EMDR and other treatments for PTSD.