PTSD : Science World Report

Dec 08, 2016 03:00 AM EST

MDMA Use In Treatment For PTSD Approved For Final Trials; Party Drug Could Be Legally Prescribed By 2021

MDMA, popularly known as the party drug Molly or Ecstasy, is used in treating PTSD has been approved for final trials by the FDA.

Dec 02, 2016 02:47 AM EST

Party Drug No More? FDA Approves Trial Of Ecstasy To Treat PTSD

Ecstasy receives the green light from the U.S. FDA for its large-scale phase 3 trial for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Feb 08, 2016 03:11 PM EST

Patients With PTSD And Sleep Apnea May Have Reduced Quality Of Life

Researchers find that patients who suffer with PTSD together with sleep apnea may have a reduced quality of life.

Jan 11, 2016 11:53 AM EST

Transcendental Meditation May Reduce PTSD Symptoms In Active-Duty Personnel (WATCH)

A study of 74 active-duty personnel by researchers at Georgia Regents University has revealed positve results for personnel that practice Transcendental Meditation.

Jul 24, 2015 01:57 PM EDT

PTSD And Video Games: Attention-Controlling Games Help Curb Symptoms

New findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveal that a computerized attention-control program could significantly help reduce combat veterans' preoccupation with threat and attendant PTSD symptoms. However, researchers also found that another type of computerized training, known ...

May 27, 2015 01:28 PM EDT

PTSD In Veterans May Also Increase The Risk Of Heart Failure

New findings published in the American Journal of Public Health reveal that over 8,000 veterans living in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands are dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder, and nearly 50 percent risked developing heart failure over about a seven-year follow-up period when compared to pee...

May 13, 2015 04:01 PM EDT

Anger In Veterans With PTSD Higher With Depression

Depression increases the risk of anger in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to recent findings published by the American Psychological Association.

May 09, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

Could PTSD Be Linked To Accelerated Aging?

New findings published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry suggest that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to accelerated aging.

Apr 09, 2015 04:46 PM EDT

PTSD May Affect Your Sexual Health

Statistics show that one in three returning troops are diagnosed with serious symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One of the issues related to this problem can be decreased sexual health and many men dealing with the issue will oftentimes complain of sexual symptoms, including a lack ...

Jun 13, 2014 08:37 PM EDT

June is PTSD Awareness Month: Testing, Treatments, and Symptoms

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 7.7 million adults in the United States, most of whom are military veterans. June is PTSD Awareness Month and various organizations are striving to teach the public more about the issue.

Jun 12, 2014 03:08 PM EDT

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Increases Risk of Preterm Birth

Mental health issues can increase the risk of certain medical health problems. A recent study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, shows that posttraumatic stress disorder and major depression may significantly increase the risk of preterm birth.

Jun 11, 2014 01:35 PM EDT

PTSD Symptoms Can Be Relieved With Common Hypertension Treatment

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects about 7.7 million adults in the United States. New researcher conducted by Emory University found that a common hypertension treatment might be able to help PTSD patients in need.