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Women Are Diagnosed With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder More Than Men, Says Research
Males experience more traumatic events on average than do females, yet females are more likely to meet diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a review of 25 years of research reported in the November issue of Psychological Bulletin, published by the American Psychological Association. (Read More)

Children With Higher Intelligence Appear To Have Reduced Risk Of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Children who are more intelligent at age 6 may be less likely to experience trauma by age 17 and if they do, may be less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In contrast, children who have anxiety disorders and conduct problems at age 6 appear more likely to develop PTSD following exposure to traumatic events. (Read More)

Branded Fish Oil Supplement Reduces Anxiety In Adults With History Of Substance Abuse
A branded fish oil supplement has been shown to reduce anxiety measures in men with a history of substance abuse. Deficiencies in omega-3 are associated with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including depression, aggression, attention deficit, and others. [click link for full article] (Read More)

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