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Less Depression in Violent Boys from Violent Neighborhoods
Violent adolescent boys in neighborhoods where they routinely witness violence tend to be less depressed than other violent youths, according a May 2005 study

Mental Health Problems Remain Years After Bombing of Serbia
Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder continue to affect the population three years after the bombing in Serbia. Refugees and people living in remote areas are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems.

Remembering Worsens PTSD
Researchers are finding evidence that people who can recall a traumatic event may be at greater risk for PTSD than those with no recall of the event. An Israeli study of traffic scident victims adds to our knowledge in this area.

US Soldiers from Iraq with PTSD are not Getting Treatment
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that large numbers of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanastan suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and other mental health disorders.

PTSD Simplified
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder characterized by avoidance, hypervigilance, emotional difficulties, and recall behavior such as flashbacks and nightmares after a traumatic event such as rape, war, vehicular accident, or natural disasters.