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Assessing Psychological Trauma and PTSD: Second Edition (Text)

Assessing Psychological Trauma and PTSD, Second Edition

by Edited by John P. Wilson and Terence M. Keane

Assessing Psychological Trauma and PTSD: Second Edition

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From prominent authorities in the field, the revised and expanded second edition of this acclaimed work is an essential resource for anyone providing treatment services or conducting research in the area of trauma and PTSD.

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for Soldiers With Combat-Related Symptoms-Clinical Trials

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for Soldiers With Combat-Related Symptoms

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified by Brooke Army Medical Center, March 2009/First Received: March 19, 2009   No Changes Posted /Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center

Information provided by: Brooke Army Medical Center/ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00866411

  Purpose

The purpose of this double-blind randomized control research study is to determine if CES given in a group setting for soldiers experiencing irritability is effective to reduce the symptom of irritability.

Progress and Pitfalls in Examining the Relation of the Positive Psychology Phenomena to Health

The Value of Positive Psychology for Health Psychology: Progress and Pitfalls in Examining the Relation of Positive Phenomena to Health.

Abstract:

The growth of the "positive psychology" movement reflects increased scientific and lay interest in the relation of positive phenomena to mental and physical health and the corresponding potential for interventions that promote positive feelings, thoughts, and experiences to improve health and well-being.  

Reconsolidation-Potential PTSD Treatment?

Preventing the return of fear in humans using reconsolidation update mechanisms

PUBLICATION: Article

Abstract:

Recent research on changing fears has examined targeting reconsolidation. During reconsolidation, stored information is rendered labile after being retrieved. Pharmacological manipulations at this stage result in an inability to retrieve the memories at later times, suggesting that they are erased or persistently inhibited. Unfortunately, the use of these pharmacological manipulations in humans can be problematic.

Reconsolidation-Potential PTSD Treatment?

Preventing the return of fear in humans using reconsolidation update mechanisms

Publication: Article-Peer-Reviewed Journal

ABSTRACT:

Recent research on changing fears has examined targeting reconsolidation. During reconsolidation, stored information is rendered labile after being retrieved. Pharmacological manipulations at this stage result in an inability to retrieve the memories at later times, suggesting that they are erased or persistently inhibited.