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Ending Nightmares Caused By PTSD

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Ending Nightmares Caused By PTSD

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January 16, 2012 • Some 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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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.

Blog Of The Nation

June 2nd: What's On The Show Today

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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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.