PTSD

Sexual Assault Brain Health

History of sexual abuse linked to long-term brain damage

MDMA may help treat PTSD – but beware of claims that Ecstasy is a magic bullet

PTSD Treatment MDMA

Providing exposure therapy to PTSD patients is one of the latest ways VR is being used in health care

Virtual Reality Treatment For PTSD

New wellness app, VetTriage, aims to boost veterans' health through resiliency

Veterans Wellness App

From 9/11 to father's fatal plane crash, New Jersey paramedic has learned lessons in coping with tragedy

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PTSD symptoms common in first year after a traumatic injury

PTSD symptoms common in first year after trauma

PTSD symptoms may take years to appear – here's how to recognize them

PTSD Symptoms Treatment

Stress-related disorders, like PTSD, may increase risk for serious infection

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Chronic stress from PTSD increases risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

PTSD ovarian cancer risk

CHOP study finds potential blood-based biomarker for PTSD

CHOP PTSD

Alternative Medicine

Breakthrough PTSD treatment using party drug MDMA coming soon to Philly region

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How a very good dog named Maverick is helping a local vet escape the lingering effects of war

Military Service Dog

A Veterans Day challenge from an active duty Army family

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Dispelling the myths of PTSD – and how to get help

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WATCH: Bruce Springsteen releases new war song 'Freedom Credence'

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Rutgers study suggests health benefits of dreaming in your sleep

Del. restaurant to hold fundraiser after woman berates customer with service dog in viral video

PTSD Service Dog Viral Video

Report: The effects of medical marijuana to treat pain, PTSD are under researched

U.S. Army vet explains why he drove 22 'body bags' around Philly

Chris Mueller

Let Philly police smoke marijuana for PTSD if they need it

South Jersey doctor's mission: free mental health services for returning vets

Expert: Trump's ignorance on PTSD 'puts people at risk'

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Medical Marijuana

Christie signs bill opening medical marijuana for PTSD in New Jersey

Medical Marijuana

N.J. Assembly votes to allow medical marijuana for PTSD treatment

'West Wing' actress with Philly roots works for veterans

CHOP finds PTSD common among adults with congenital heart disease

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Report: Veterans need more mental health support from military

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Military health system’s care for PTSD, depression falls short, report finds

Let's try to listen to Sarah Palin about PTSD and domestic violence, shall we?

Philly woman launches startup following traumatic Harvard experience

Due Quach

CHOP study finds link between heart disease and PTSD

WATCH: Philly rapper uses Jodi Arias case for PTSD awareness campaign

Jodi Arias video

Missing Persons

Philadelphia police seek missing girl, 14, with bipolar disorder, PTSD

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New Jersey restaurant turns away veteran, service dog

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Drexel project to study PTSD treatment with music therapy

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