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Scientists Identify Genetic Changes that May Increase Risk of PTSD

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Scientists Identify Genetic Changes that May Increase Risk of PTSD
Serotonin is implicated in a number of mood-related disorders, including depression and anxiety. The neurotransmitter helps regulate sleep, mood and feelings of satisfaction and satiety, and doctors often prescribe medications that increase the amount …
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DSM-5 Proposals for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Nevertheless, the proposed changes in the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) have been relatively neglected. Changes in the GAD category are potentially the most important because they would impact the largest number of people. Anxiety disorders are …
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Psychopharmacological Treatment to Reduce Suicide Risk
1,2 In bipolar disorder, mixed manic-depressive states are often associated with increased suicide risk. 3 Suicide rates are also surprisingly high among persons who have anxiety disorders, and severe anxiety may accompany suicidal behavior.
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