NPR Radio Segment

Treating Iraqi Children for PTSD


* What are some unique aspects of PTSD in children exposed to combat in Iraq?

* In what ways are the Iraqi children experiencing similar traumatic events as in the United States?
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  1. diane wJune 9, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    wow! 15% of iraqi children are estimated to have PTSD!?!?! that's awful. fortunately there has been success here in the US treating war veterans with light therapy amongst other things - hopefully some of the effective treatments are being used in iraq as well.

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  2. diane wJune 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    here ya go!

    http://beforeitsnews.com/story/73/995/Bright_Light_Therapy_Improves_Sleep_Disturbances_In_Soldiers_With_Combat_PTSD.html

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