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Causes and Development of PTSD

What causes post-traumatic stress disorder? Learn about the psychological, biological, and social risk factors for developing this complex mental illness.
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Mental Effects of Being in a Detention Center
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How Traumatic Events Cause PTSD
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Can Divorce or Separation Lead to PTSD?
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How to Identify and Manage PTSD Symptoms After a Shooting
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Children Coping With PTSD and Depression After Hurricane Katrina
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The Risk of Developing PTSD When You've Been in a Car Accident
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Which Racial Groups Are Most at Risk of Developing PTSD?
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The Effects of 9/11 on Faith and Religious Beliefs
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PTSD and Other Effects of Sexual Assault
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Correlation Between Structures of the Brain Function and PTSD
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PTSD Rates Among Those Who Experienced 9/11
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How Acute Stress Disorder Symptoms Can Lead to PTSD
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Did Media Coverage of 9/11 Increase Risk for PTSD in Children?
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What's the Connection Between PTSD and Hurricane Katrina?