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Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans’ Brains
Attention, memory in soldiers with PTSD still suffered a year after return from combat, researchers say

Young Animals May Be Able to Erase Bad Memories
It's not clear humans could do the same, researchers say

Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed
Teetotalers may experience social exclusion, have health problems, study suggests

Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer
Those with mild depression more likely to suffer major episode later, researchers say

Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself
Workers who constantly worried reported poorer health overall, study shows

Soothe Back-to-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax
Simple steps can lessen stress when children get overwhelmed, experts say

Web-Based Psychotherapy Can Work
Finding could help bring treatment to thousands who need it, experts say

Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance
But Americans surveyed also expect meds to relieve stress, personal troubles, researchers caution

Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy
Little anxiety noted in survey of men who opt out of aggressive treatment

Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk
A look at the relatives reveals clues about course of illness, prognosis, research shows