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May 23 2013

How PTSD Works

40 min 1 movie discussed
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With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder the sufferer relives, over and over again, the worst moment of his life. What's worse is medicine still doesn't know how to treat it. Learn about this condition and how it's leading to an understanding of memory.

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Dive into the world of post-traumatic stress disorder with Josh and Chuck as they explore this complex mental health condition that's finally getting the scientific attention it deserves. From its historical origins as "soldier's heart" during the Civil War to modern breakthroughs in neuroscience and treatment, the hosts break down everything from risk factors and symptom clusters to cutting-edge therapies involving everything from traditional counseling to experimental treatments with MDMA and magnetic brain stimulation. With expert guidance from a PTSD clinician, this episode offers a comprehensive and compassionate look at a condition that affects far more people than you might think.


Movies Discussed

Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009 3h 0m
★ 8.0
"And kill Michael Jackson. Really? Was that what he was on? — Chuck mentions Michael Jackson when discussing beta blockers like propranolol, referencing his death in relation to the drug." — Chuck

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