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Alhough physical health is significantly improved by weight loss, the effects of losing weight on mental health are less clear, according to a new study by University College London researchers in the UK. fat woman and thin woman back to … Continue reading →

High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple deployments, according to the findings of several … Continue reading →

Post-traumatic stress disorder and memory is investigated in a new study of a 2001 passenger plane near-disaster, conducted by one of the survivors of that flight. The study identifies a potential risk factor that may help to predict which individuals … Continue reading →

Reported poor sleep quality, independent of a depressed mood, appears to be associated with an increased risk for suicide in older adults. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and accounts for almost 1 million deaths annually worldwide. Late life … Continue reading →

There are currently only two FDA-approved medications for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the United States. Both of these medications are serotonin uptake inhibitors. Despite the availability of these medications, many people diagnosed with PTSD remain symptomatic, … Continue reading →