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Stem cells help repair traumatic brain injury by building 'biobridge'

Researchers suggest a new view of how stem cells may help repair the brain following trauma.http: feeds.sciencedaily.com ~r sciencedaily

When the going gets tough, the materialistic go shopping

Materialistic people experience more stress from traumatic events such as terrorist attacks and are more likely to spend compulsively as a result, according to an international study.

Environmental enrichment for traumatic brain injury patients may reduce shrinkage in brain

For the first time, scientists have found that in people with chronic moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, atrophy (shrinkage) in the brain may be countered by participating in environmental enrichment -- increased physical, social and cognitive s

Identifying trauma risk in small children early after an accident

Small children also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorders after a serious accident. With the aid of a new test, children with an increased risk can already be identified in the space of a few days. The test helps to treat traumatized small chil

Despite trauma, those who care for stroke patients regard experience positively

Study reveals that carers of family members with a stroke experience life-enrichment and positive personal growth once they have overcome the shock of their relative’s illness.

Possibility of selectively erasing unwanted memories

For the first time, scientists have been able to erase dangerous drug-associated memories in mice and rats without affecting other more benign memories. The surprising discovery points to a clear and workable method to disrupt unwanted memories while

Treating PTSD and alcohol abuse together doesn’t increase drinking

Contrary to past concerns, using prolonged exposure therapy to treat patients with PTSD and comorbid alcohol dependence does not increase drinking or cravings.

Psychiatry study reveals need to identify, triage, and treat mental health disorders after disasters

Mental health services should be integrated into disaster response as part of emergency services planning, according to a new study by UT Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists who completed an exhaustive review of articles on the aftereffects of

Childhood adversity linked to higher risk of early death

Traumatic childhood experiences are linked to an increased risk of early death, according to new research.http: feeds.sciencedaily.com ~r

Maternal posttraumatic stress disorder associated with increased risk for child maltreatment

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mothers appears to be associated with an increased risk for child maltreatment beyond that associated with maternal depression, according to a new study.