A therapist reveals his patients’ reactions to the suggestion of group therapy, and discusses the possible advantages thereof. Article written by Dr. Giuseppe (Joe) Accardi.
PsychCentral: Early PTSD Symptoms After Blast Injury May Predict Later Disability
For military veterans exposed to explosion-related trauma, mental health symptoms more closely correlated with future disabilities than cognitive or physical predictors. Article written by Rick Nauert, Ph.D.
Scientific American: Psychotropic Drugs Affect Men and Women Differently
Many psychoactive prescription drugs, including SSRIs like Prozac or Zoloft, have more serious or more potent effects on women. Article written by Roni Jacobson.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/psychotropic-drugs-affect-men-and-women-differently/
PsychCentral: Understanding why you can’t get to sleep
The results of a recent study on dopamine levels and daily activity cycles sheds new light on some types of sleep problems. Article written by Richard Taite.
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/science-addiction/2015/03/understanding-why-you-cant-get-to-sleep/
UC Berkeley News: ADHD plus childhood trauma heightens risk for self-harm, suicide
Women suffering from ADHD, who were also exposed to childhood trauma or other adverse events, are more greatly predisposed to psychopathology than ADHD sufferers who did not undergo the same childhood difficulties. Article written by Yasmin Anwar.
http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2015/03/03/adhd-plus-childhood-trauma/