Did you know that one in five Americans suffers from mental illness? When you hear the phrase “mental illness”, what comes to mind? The American Psychiatric Association defines it like this, “Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses can be associated with distress …
Learning about genes associated with PTSD, we can develop guidelines and focus on prevention and treatment strategies. Genetic testing can identify potential health problems and give you another tool to make informed decisions about managing your health care.
As we learn more about how a person’s genetics may make them more susceptible to PTSD, we can develop guidelines and focus on prevention and treatment strategies.
According to some studies, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in only a minority of persons exposed to traumatic events (Breslau et al, 1998; Kessler et al, 1995). But for many people, the onset of PTSD from a traumatic event puts into motion a tremendous change in their way of life.
According to some studies, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in only a minority of persons exposed to traumatic events (Breslau et al, 1998; Kessler et al, 1995). But for many people the onset of PTSD from a traumatic event puts into motion a tremendous change in their way of life.
