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Showing 1 to 20 of 53 for “"Stress Disorders"”.
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Intrusive thoughts, crisis support and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders in adolescents involved in road traffic accidents
This study aimed to survey an adolescent sample for the prevalence of PTSD symptoms following a road traffic accident (RTA). In addition, it aimed to examine the relationship between PTSD symptoms and a number of variables which have been suggested by Rachman's (1980) emotional processing theory to …
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Construct Validity Of The Child PTSD Symptom Scale
… measures to detect the presence of posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) in youth. Instruments designed to accurately capture symptoms of PTSD are needed in order to understand how children respond to stressful events, such as violence, abuse, war, and natural disasters. The current study attempts …
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Exploring relationships between stress and olfaction as mediated by neuropeptide y
… relationship between olfactory sensitivity, stress, and resilience to stress, specifically examining neuropeptide y (NPY) as a mediator. In phase I, 197 UTC students participated in a survey measuring stress and resilience among other factors. Of this sample, 25 students volunteered for phase …
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The role of hyperpolarization-activated non-selective cation current in amygdala excitability and serotonin mediated effects.
… of the amygdala is related to anxiety and stress disorders, we investigated the role of Ih in amgydala excitability. In lateral amygdala (LA) pyramidal neurons, blockade of Ih reduced the degree of spiking accommodation, suggesting that Ih modulates amygdala excitability. Since serotonin …
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Structure and function of V1b vasopressin receptor
… The V1bR is a potential drug target in treating stress-related conditions such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders. Since it is the latest subtype identified among the mammalian neurohypophysial hormone receptors, it remains as the least studied subtype. A closely related …
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Trauma experiences of ex-combattees
… to the country Many of them are apparently stressed, but the unemployed ones seem to be the most affected. They are found mainly in trauma clinics in South Africa. However, no study has been undertaken to determine their various specific problems. This is the first formal study which …
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Patterns, Variation and Mental Health Impact of Opioid Prescribing after Burn Injury
… generalized anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder in the post-burn period. We found that opioid prescribing after burn did not increase the risk for any mental health disorders, however those receiving opioids before burn were significantly more at risk to present with mood or …
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Out of sight, out of mind: Exploring the mental health of Asian American lesbians
… such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorders, and decreased life satisfaction (Williams and Williams-Morris, 2000). However, most literature on lesbians of color and mental health is primarily theoretical or conceptual while empirical evidence is limited. Further, the scant …
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Rats selectively-bred for low and high voluntary running: co-selected traits and the effects of voluntary running on the dentate gyrus transcriptome
… (2) the effect of voluntary running in a mildly stressful environment on the dentate gyrus transcriptome of rats selectively bred for low voluntary running. Emphasis 1 (Chapters 2 and 3) was approached by measuring the performance of LVR and HVR rats in behavioral tests classically designed to …
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Dissecting the Functional Heterogeneity of Serotonergic Systems That Regulate Fear and Panic
… disor-ders, such as panic and post-traumatic stress disorders. Overall, site-specific pharmacolog-ical manipulations show that while 5-HT enhances anxiety-associated/avoidance behaviors in the amygdala, 5-HT inhibits panic-associated escape behaviors in the perifornical hypo-thalamus region …
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C.E.R.E.B.R.O : Central EPIC Requisition of Emotional & Behavioral Responses Organizer
… of stay increases by 40% due to psychological stress. Psychiatry is consulted only in extreme cases where a patient has committed acts of suicide or is currently suicidal, or the clinical judgment of the ICU staff requires a psychiatric provider to assist in the care planning. Synthesis and …
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(Dis)Remembering the slave mother: shame, trauma, and identity in the novels of Michelle Cliff and Zoë Wicomb
… Additionally, I suggest that the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders that undeniably ensued postslavery, including Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and what Joy DeGruy calls Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS), are ultimately undealt with and therefore have potentially intergenerational, melancholic …
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The Role of Social Support in PTSD and Depression Symptom Severity
… Many individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been shown to experience symptoms of avoidance. These symptoms decrease access to social support, which has been shown to be a resilience factor associated with developing PTSD after trauma. MST-related PTSD represents a …
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Analyzing the demographic factors affecting overweight and obese dogs
… urinary/renal, ocular, and neurological disorders. Conversely, healthy, ideal-weight senior dogs consumed 100% of their daily food as commercial dry or wet food, attributed to the ease of accurate portioning and the ability to tailor feeding based on the dog's weight status. Notably, …
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When Threat and Safety Cues are Present: A Quantitative Study Exploring the Relationships Between Childhood Adversity, Social Support Figures, Subjective Safety, and Child Well-Being Outcomes
… treating trauma, promoting recovery of traumatic stress-related disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), depression, anxiety) and psychological well-being (Bloom & Farragher, 2013; Herman, 1992; Hobfoll et al., 2007; Porges, 2021; van der Kolk, 2003). Scant work, however, has …
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The Effect of Rapamycin Paired with Traumatic Memory Activation on Cognitive Performance in Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD
BACKGROUND: Many individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience cognitive impairment in addition to the characteristic psychological symptoms. Animal studies have shown that rapamycin, a protein synthesis inhibitor that targets the protein kinase mTOR, can prevent the …
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Cognitions and Anger in Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from Military Sexual Trauma
Military sexual trauma affects both males and females in the military. Treatment for PTSD from MST follows from clinical trials of therapies among sexual trauma victims. However, research suggests that MST may be different from other traumatic events in the severity and manifestation of PTSD …
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The Role of Cognitive Processing Therapy in Treating Post Traumatic Cognitions and Symptoms Associated with Military Sexual Trauma
… anxiety disorder following MST is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Negative cognitions about the event, the self, and the world are hypothesized to be associated with the onset and persistence of PTSD. SUBJECTS: The participant data for this study was taken from a larger study that examined …
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Gender Differences Within Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Due to Military Sexual Trauma
BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma- and stressor-related disorder which may develop after an individual has been exposed to a traumatic event. One cause of PTSD is military sexual trauma (MST), which refers to sexual assault or harassment that a veteran experienced during …
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