Strides Summer Issue 2010 - PTSD risk factors for

I would like to start my message with a welcome to any new subscribers to the newsletter and to also say hello to the existing readers. I have recently returned from a couple weeks of vacation, and although the word "vacation" may conjure up thoughts of relaxation, resting, and a relatively stress free time, in many cases it ends up being quite the opposite

This article highlights the complex issues concerning Risk Factors for PTSD - Richard J. McNally, professor and clinical director at Harvard University, one of the top anxiety researchers in the world.  He is author of almost 400 hundred peer reviewed article.  His most recent book "What is mental illness", published by Belnap Press/Harvard Press, will be released in November of this year.  It will be a must read by both laymen and professionals.

This is Dawn's story of her struggles with PTSD to successfully managing her anxiety.

Trauma causes a disruption in an individual's ability to adapt to life demands. This ability
can be restored by providing cognitive-behavioral exposure based psychotherapy.
This article presents information about trauma and the symptoms and treatment of PTSD.
The aim of treatment is to help clients to regain their sense of self- efficacy when faced
with distress inducing life situations.