PTSD News

Children born to placentas with fetal inflammatory syndrome are more likely to be diagnosed with neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry.

WASHINGTON — Veterans taking esketamine for PTSD had less improvement in symptoms when they had high obstructive sleep apnea severity at baseline, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

SAN FRANCISCO — Immediate psych-based response to mass traumatic events like school shootings is crucial to fostering a sense of safety for those who experience them, according to a presenter at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and therapists like Jocelyn Moyet, LMHC, have a vested interest in strengthening the body of knowledge for individuals, their families and the community on how to recognize PTSD and how to receive assistance.

Among patients who received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, a diagnosis or clinically relevant symptoms consistent with anxiety, depression or PTSD were common, especially in the first year, researchers reported.

SAN FRANCISCO — Among patients hospitalized for PTSD, there were associations between somatic symptom disorder and sex, race and psychiatric conditions, according to a poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO — Playing Tetris within 72 hours of a traumatic event may reduce the frequency of intrusive memories for up to 5 weeks, according to a poster presented here.

BALTIMORE — ACOG will continue providing a strong focus on the mental health of patients and providers as the current president’s tenure comes to an end, according to a speaker at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — An emerging investigational therapeutic may be effective while being safe and generally well-tolerated for the treatment of mental health conditions driven by activity in the amygdala, according to research presented here.

Survivors of firearm injury face poor physical health-related quality-of-life across time and worsened mental health for at least 6 months, according to researchers.