press releases
Psychological Needs of Military Personnel and Their Families Are Increasing—Straining Military Health Care System, Reports APA Task Force
(02/25/07)

New Insurance Legislation Would End Discrimination Against People With Mental Health Disorders
(02/12/07)

Women Are Diagnosed With PTSD More than Men, Even Though They Encounter Fewer Traumatic Events, Says Research
(11/19/06)

APA Help Center Offers Materials to Public on Managing Traumatic Stress after Hurricane Katrina
(8/31/05)

New Research Extends Understanding of the Positive Health Effects of Expressive Writing
(8/19/05)

Cumulative Trauma in Adulthood Can Worsen Health in Later Years, Says New Research
(12/12/04)

Torture Victims More Resilient Than Other Trauma Victims, But Cumulative Effects Take Their Toll, According To New Research
(09/01/04)

books & videos
Jenny Is Scared! When Sad Things Happen in The World

Women and Victimization: Contributing Factors, Interventions, and Implications

Working With Children Who Have Experienced Neglect or Abuse (DVD or VHS)

Working With Men Survivors of Trauma and Abuse (DVD or VHS)

Working With Women Survivors of Trauma and Abuse (DVD or VHS)

Double-Dip Feelings: Stories to Help Children Understand Emotions

EMDR for Trauma: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (VHS)

Healing Trauma: The Power of Group Treatment for People with Intellectual Disabilities

I'll Know What to Do: A Kid's Guide to Natural Disasters

I Don't Have an Uncle Phil Anymore

In the Wake of 9/11: The Psychology of Terror

Meaning Reconstruction and the Experience of Loss

Trauma and Health: Physical Health Consequences of Exposure to Extreme Stress

Trauma and Substance Abuse: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Comorbid Disorders

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Help for hostile homes
(April 2008)

Helping victims of torture
(December 2007)

Pulling together after a tragedy
(November 2007)

Helping soldiers 'normalize' reactions to combat and deployment stress
(October 2007)

Overseas, but under care
(October 2007)

Helping families who don't seek it out
(September 2007)

Transforming military mental health
(September 2007)

Helping and healing
(September 2007)

Two psychologists who know first-hand how to help military families
(September 2007)

A growing field meets the challenges of war
(September 2007)

A long road back: Service members and traumatic brain injury
(June 2007)