Study Shows Soldiers Experience Neuropsychological Changes
Posted By admin On September 23, 2009 @ 1:00 AM In Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma,Psychotherapy: Issues Treated,Therapy News | 3 Comments
With concerns over the rates and severity of post traumatic stress disorder [1] among returning armed service members on the rise, a number of studies and academic explorations have been launched in recent months, with one study performed at the VA Boston Healthcare System and Boston University’s School of medicine [2] shedding particular light on the development of the mental health concern. The study suggests that soldiers who experience intense combat situations are likely to develop accelerated reaction times, along with a lowered ability to concentrate upon or notice non-critical stimuli. Emphasis on treating returning soldiers with heavy combat experience may help deter the high rates of PTSD.
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[1] post traumatic stress disorder: http://www.goodtherapy.org/therapy-for-trauma.html
[2] one study performed at the VA Boston Healthcare System and Boston University’s School of medicine: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163228.php
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