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A new study reveals that it is actually the head impact and not #concussion that triggers chronic traumatic encephalopathy. It is felt that this discovery could help with early detection and treatment.

Doctors have been diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder (#PTSD) based on patients' symptoms, but soon may be able to diagnose PTSD by using a simple blood test as scientists have been able to identify genetic changes in persons exposed to trauma.

What is therapeutic hypothermia? This article looks at "body cooling" as a means of preventing #braininjury after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

A new study suggests that playing the game, Tetris after a traumatic event, such as a #caraccident can help to reduce the risk of developing "flashbacks" of the event.

Virtual reality could be the next frontier when it comes to treating #mentalillness. This article explains how and why.

New research found that people who experience panic and generalized anxiety disorders benefit from a phone-based collaborative care program that is designed to treat symptoms of these disorders. This type of treatment was found to be effective in lowering symptoms and increasing quality of life. #mentalhealth #anxiety #treatment