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Our results support the hypothesis that reduced pain sensitivity is a prominent feature of BPD, which may differentiate this disorder from other stress-related psychiatric conditions such as PTSD.

CiteULike: Pain sensitivity is reduced in borderline personality disorder, but not in posttraumatic stress disorder and bulimia nervosa.: "Schmahl, C., Meinzer, M., Zeuch, A., Fichter, M., Cebulla, M., Kleindienst, N., Ludäscher, P., Steil, R., and Bohus, M. (2010). Pain sensitivity is reduced in borderline personality disorder, but not in posttraumatic stress disorder and bulimia nervosa. The world journal of biological psychiatry : the official journal of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry, 11(2 Pt 2):364-371."

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Dr. Maria Mouratidis from Bethesda Naval Medical Center speaks about the reality of experiencing traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. A large amount of medical research has been done on these conditions in the last several years, however, there is more research and support that is needed to understand "the experience" from the patient's perspective of these conditions during and after the injury. This is a very great presentation given by a mental health provider who cares for the injured from day 1. She offers her insight of what is done and what needs to be done for those that are injured. Importantly, brain injury and PTSD does not just occur in those who have served protecting out country but also occurs in accidents, domestic violence, sports injuries, etc.

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Critical brain chemical shown to play role in severe depression

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Critical brain chemical shown to play role in severe depression

Critical brain chemical shown to play role in severe depression

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For the person who posted this to the HEIRS Library...thank you.

Long-chain omega-3 PUFAs reduce the risk of progression to psychotic disorder and may offer a safe and efficacious strategy for indicated prevention in young people with subthreshold psychotic states.

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Simopoulos, A. P. (2002). Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 21(6):495-505. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/2724182

CiteULike: Long-Chain omega-3 Fatty Acids for Indicated Prevention of Psychotic Disorders: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial: "Amminger, G. P., Schafer, M. R., Papageorgiou, K., Klier, C. M., Cotton, S. M., Harrigan, S. M., Mackinnon, A., McGorry, P. D., and Berger, G. E. (2010). Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of psychotic disorders: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Arch Gen Psychiatry, 67(2):146-154."
Nutritional Armor for the Warfighter: Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Enhance Stress Resilience, Wellness, and Military Performance. NIH Podcast. http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?live=8108

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Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function

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Recent Study Shows Alterations Necessary For Activation of Certain Immune Responses.

Definitions: C3a, C4a and C5a (anaphylatoxins) activate the complement system and are able to trigger responses such as allergic reactions, activate mast cells and participate in adapative immune response. (Wipedia)

Past studies have revealed changes in WBC, inflammatory cytokines including Il-1b, Il-6, Il6R and a decrease in the anti-inflammatory Il-4. This study suggests that individuals with PTSD have lower activity of C3 which is part of the alternative immune pathway and important for killing pathogens. C3 and C4 are often measured to monitor autoimmune disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Other conditions include fungal infections, gram negative septicemia, etc. This author maintains that PTSD involves dysfunction in the complement system and altered chain of complement cascade. (Hovhannisyan)

CiteULike: Alterations in the complement cascade in post-traumatic stress disorder: "Hovhannisyan, L. P., Mkrtchyan, G. M., Sukiasian, S. H., and Boyajyan, A. S. (2010). Alterations in the complement cascade in post-traumatic stress disorder. Allergy, Ashtma & Clinical Immunology." http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/6715343
Complement C3. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved on February 22, 2010.
Alternative Complement Pathway. Wipedia. Retrieved on February 22, 2010.

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CiteULike: Inflammatory biomarkers in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder caused by myocardial infarction and the role of depressive symptoms.: "von Känel, R., Begré, S., Abbas, C. C., Saner, H., Gander, M.-L. L., and Schmid, J.-P. P. (2010). Inflammatory biomarkers in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder caused by myocardial infarction and the role of depressive symptoms. Neuroimmunomodulation, 17(1):39-46."

PTSD: Recognizing the Many Faces of the Disorder.

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Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder

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Fish oil supplements 'beat psychotic mental illness'

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New brain research: Hunger for stimulation driven by dopamine in the brain

New brain research: Hunger for stimulation driven by dopamine in the brain

Exercise may increase volume in certain brain areas of patients with schizophrenia

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Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals

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NIMH · Same Genes Suspected in Both Depression and Bipolar Illness

NIMH · Same Genes Suspected in Both Depression and Bipolar Illness: "Same Genes Suspected in Both Depression and Bipolar Illness"

Brain scientists extend map of fear memory formation

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Stress Hormone Key To Alcohol Dependence

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Dopamine-induced oxidative stress in neurons with glutathione deficit: implication for schizophrenia.

CiteULike: Dopamine-induced oxidative stress in neurons with glutathione deficit: implication for schizophrenia.: "Grima, G., Benz, B., Parpura, V., Cuénod, M., and Do, K. Q. (2003). Dopamine-induced oxidative stress in neurons with glutathione deficit: implication for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia research, 62(3):213-224."

Blocked Enzyme Reverses Schizophrenia-like Symptoms

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A wait-list controlled pilot study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from motor vehicle accidents

This study determines that "EMDR for treating symptoms of PTSD in children, although further replication and comparison studies are required."

CiteULike: A wait-list controlled pilot study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from motor vehicle accidents: "Kemp, M., Drummond, P., and McDermott, B. (2010). A wait-list controlled pilot study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (emdr) for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) symptoms from motor vehicle accidents. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry, 15(1):5-25."

Acute stress disrupts paired pulse facilitation and long-term potentiation in rat dorsal hippocampus through activation of glucocorticoid receptors

Acute stress disrupts paired pulse facilitation and long-term potentiation in rat dorsal hippocampus through activation of glucocorticoid receptors: "URL: Acute stress disrupts paired pulse facilitation and long-term potentiation in rat dorsal hippocampus through activation of glucocorticoid receptors

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): "URL: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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What are Anxiety Disorders?

What are Anxiety Disorders?: "URL: What are Anxiety Disorders?

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Dopamine Plays a Role in PTSD in School Children

CiteULike: The role of the dopamine transporter (DAT) in the development of PTSD in preschool children: "Drury, S. S., Theall, K. P., Keats, B. J., and Scheeringa, M. (2009). The role of the dopamine transporter (dat) in the development of ptsd in preschool children. Journal of Traumatic Stress."


Beyond the Normal Bounds of Fear: Identifying Children With PTSD. (Behavioral Consult).(post traumatic stress disorder in children): An article from: Pediatric News

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Acute stress leaves epigenetic marks on the hippocampus

Acute stress leaves epigenetic marks on the hippocampus

Earlier bedtimes may help protect adolescents against depression and suicidal thoughts

Earlier bedtimes may help protect adolescents against depression and suicidal thoughts: "URL: Earlier bedtimes may help protect adolescents against depression and suicidal thoughts

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