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Can PTSD Cause Memory Loss?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

The Role of the Hippocampus: Why Trauma Impacts Memory One of the most well-documented effects of PTSD is hippocampus damage. Early intervention can often reverse or reduce these effects. This leads to PTSD and executive dysfunction , difficulty organizing, prioritizing, or following through with tasks.

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

Psychiatric Times

Early detection and intervention are crucial, as only a fraction of high-risk individuals progress to full psychosis. Assessment tools like SIPS and CAARMS help identify at-risk individuals, guiding early intervention strategies. Interdisciplinary cooperation and early intervention are crucial.

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What Are We Overlooking? Reviewing Current and Alternative Treatments for Psychosis

Mad in America

I n Part 1 , I looked at the longer-term inefficacy of ‘maintenance treatment’ with antipsychotics, and also at some ‘disappointing’ outcomes for ‘early intervention in psychosis’ (EIP). However, it is documented that ‘unblinding’ in these trials is common.**

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Unseen Battles, Unmatched Resolve: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Law Enforcement

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

Stress is a well-documented risk factor in both the development of addiction and relapse vulnerability. Early Intervention Systems: Departments that implement behavioral monitoring programs can identify changes in performance or wellbeing before substance use becomes entrenched.

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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Strategies for Women

Lightwork

Remember to document which prevention methods work best for you – this information becomes invaluable for managing symptoms in future seasons. Your provider will track the timing, duration, and severity of your symptoms through detailed questionnaires and personal interviews.

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The Connection Between ‘Bipolar Disorder’ and Migraine: Unraveling the History of a Family Line

Mad in America

The one helpful thing that they did was they referred me to an early intervention psychosis program in the state of Oregon. I had written an email that when drafted in a W ord document had an entire page filled with physical health symptoms I was experiencing. Nurses told me to my face that I was delusional.