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Monday, January 16, 2012

Shots - Health News

Ending Nightmares Caused By PTSD

Some patients with PTSD suffer recurring nightmares of a single event.

January 16, 2012 KQEDSome people suffering from PTSD have recurring nightmares of a single, traumatic event. Researchers are focusing on a specific event during sleep that may be causing the disturbing dream cycle.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

A Comforting iTouch

July 28, 2011 Suffering from PTSD? To borrow a phrase you've likely never heard, there's an app for that, too. Tablets and smartphones may be making their way onto the battlefield soon as well. Producer Priska Neely is, once again, blown away by technology.

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Thursday, June 02, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

June 2nd: What's On The Show Today

Bradley Hammond carries the many medications for mental health issues prescribed to him by doctors September 8, 2009 in in Denver, Colorado. Hammond struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after his experiences in Iraq. Two mental health researchers talk about PTSD in today's first hour.

June 2, 2011 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, understanding PTSD, and medical research on chimps. In the second hour, the risks and benefits of fracking, and the 175th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Shots - Health News

Federal Court Orders Overhaul Of Mental Health Services For Veterans

May 11, 2011 It takes, on average, more than four years for veterans to get a disability claim processed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Each day, an average of 18 veterans commit suicide.

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