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Insurgency Phase of Iraq War Tied to Higher Rates of PTSD …

Then they analyzed whether veterans who fought during the insurgency phase, during which more guerilla-style tactics were used, were more likely to develop PTSD than those who deployed during the initial invasion phase …

Heritable Sleep-Wake Cycles Found in Severe Bipolar Disorder …

Researchers have identified a variety of inherited traits related to the sleep, wake and activity cycles of people with severe bipolar disorder, according to a.

Guerilla Tactics Tied to Greater PTSD Risk for Vets | Psych Central …

Veterans who have faced guerilla warfare tactics, such as suicide attacks and roadside bombs, are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those who fought in more conventional warfare, according to a …

Husband opens up about late wife's battle with postpartum depression

It happened in Spencer Township. Police say the 27-year-old mom was suffering from postpartum depression and it appears she took her life on Christmas Day. Sasha Hettich's body and the children were found the next day.

Treating the Mentally Ill Before It's Too Late – Pacific Standard

Laura's Law could provide a middle ground between the old norm of total institutionalization and the new one of total abandonment. But, as Jeneen Interlandi investigates, the statute is struggling to reconcile forestalling …