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• Research shows deaf children are more frequently maltreated than their hearing peers

  New research from the Rochester Institute of Technology reveals that neglect, physical and sexual abuse occur more frequently to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. According to the study, which was presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, maltreatment is 25 percent more common in children who are hearing-impaired. more...

• Researchers make advances in PTSD research

  New research by scientists at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) may help treat people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety conditions. The findings are published in the journal Science. more...

• Research shows children who survive a natural disaster may suffer from PTS

  According to new research by a psychologist from the University of Miami, children who live through a severe hurricane may show signs of post-traumatic stress (PTS) - such as having reoccurring dreams, being tense or distracted, and feeling sad or fearful - years after the trauma. The study, which is published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, is called Hurricane-Related Exposure Experiences and Stressors, Other Life Events, and Social Support: Concurrent and Prospective Impact on Children's Persistent Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms. more...

• New drug that helps mice overcome fear could help treat humans PTSD

  Researchers from the U.S. and Spain have recently discovered that 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone - a type of flavonoid - may suppress the fear that is associated with a traumatic experience. The study, which was led by scientists at Emory University and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, was recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. more...

• Woman recovers from PTSD symptoms

  Michelle Renee is a woman who has overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). According to Global Shift, the mother of one endured an abusive childhood. She became a teen runaway who eventually climbed to success as a bank executive by the age of 30. more...

• Study shows children suffer in homes of parents with PTSD

  Military members have a high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) upon returning from a tour of duty. However, research shows that children of these individuals can suffer from depression and trauma because of their parent's condition, The Star reports. more...