Posted in depression on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pasadena public radio station KPCC is doing a small series on depression, May 21 and 22. Here are the topics:
Depression Often Goes Undiagnosed Among Older People
How Are Vets Coping With PTSD? (AirTalk – audio link)
Bill of Rights for the Mentally Ill: Lanterman Petris Short Act of 1967 (Patt Morrison – audio link)
Posted in PTSD on May 21, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Here’s a link to last week’s article at the Wall Street Journal about a debate surrounding this topic. Should veterans diagnosed with PTSD receive the purple heart? Traditionally it has been awarded for those who suffered physical injuries. Here’s a quote from the article:
Supporters of awarding the Purple Heart to veterans with PTSD believe the [...]
Posted in PTSD, psychology in the media on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
To continue the PTSD theme: Over at PsychCentral there’s an online support group for people that have PTSD. If you’re suffering from PTSD or just curious, this is worth a look:
In an effort to help soldiers returning home from active combat duty, we’ve recently begun a support group for people who’re dealing with combat PTSD [...]
Posted in psychology in the media on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The medical model is not dead. Schizophrenia exists. Those suffering from schizophrenia should not get off their meds. But Furious Seasons has pointed out an interesting study that’s just come out. You can look forward to a rigorous analysis and heated discussion on this at Furious Seasons, probably by today. Here’s the quote:
Last week, Gianna [...]
Posted in PTSD, psychology in the media on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mindhacks points out a New Yorker article that features the use of virtual reality for treating PTSD. Previously we’ve seen less conventional treatments for PTSD, but this is a new one. Check out the Mindhacks piece, it has juicy quotes, like this:
This shows you why you need a trained therapist,” Rizzo said, turning off the [...]
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