Discussion on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) appearing in Abuse Survivors and Veterans of War

Discussion on the signs and symptoms of PTSD, how to recognize it, and how it can be treated. Also discussed, the similarities as well as prevalence of PTSD among Veterans of War and Victims of Violence. How symptoms manifest, and how repeated trauma can increase the likelihood of having PTSD. Exploration of the mechanisms of the brain, its plasticity, the affects of adrenaline on memory, why these painful memories keep flooding back, and how medication and cognitive therapy can help to weaken traumatic memory to create a better quality of life for victims of unspeakable trauma. A fascinating discussion on an all too familiar and needless injury, as well as treatment that can help change lives for the better.

Guest:  Dr. Roger Pitman, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,& Psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He served as a psychiatrist in the US Navy during the Vietnam era, and later served for 30 years in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs prior to affiliating with MGH in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pitman is the recipient, of the “International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Award” for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in the field of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and its “Lifetime Achievement Award.” His work in the research of PTSD spans more than 25 years; and he has created more than 100 peer-reviewed publications on PTSD, and greater than 200 publications in general psychiatric and medical literature. He has appeared on numerous media outlets, including ‘60 Minutes’ – sharing his research on the causes, and treatments of PTSD.

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