An Indonesian doctor describes post-traumatic stress as the heart of a warrior, and talks about reactions and recovery from different traumatic situations.

A US Army veteran describes what it was like to experience a severe blast injury in the Iraq war that affected him both physically and psychologically.

A researcher talks about the aftereffects of 9/11, and how scientists have studied the best methods to identify and help people at risk of developing PTSD.

Scientists study dreaming to find answers to why we dream have found several potential answers: they help keep us asleep, they contribute to good mental health, and they help us find answers to questions we seek. But what do they mean, and can we control them?

Psychiatric conditions correlated to sexual abuse.

Treating vets with complex combat injuries including traumatic stress and brain injuries.

Neural correlates of recovery from PTSD over time.

Jane Pauley hosts a documentary about women veterans.

Coming Home Project works with veterans and their partners after service.

[Image: photograph and design by Oleg Volk]

title Shock and Awe: The Conditioned Fear Response of PTSD and Combat Resilient Active Duty Service Members
description A YaleForum talk on the clinical profile, treatment and neuroscience models of PTSD, combat stress and resilience. Includes research from the National Center for PTSD at Westhaven, and some historical war perspective.
producer Yale Psychiatry
featuring Deane Aikins, Ph.D.
format Real Video
date 16/03/07
length 00:59:42
link http://www.med.yale.edu/psych/education/videos.html
direct video link http://media.med.yale.edu:8080/ramgen/psych/lectures/cmhc3_16_07.rm

Tags: brain video lecture PTSD neuroscience stress veterans combat