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Tuesday, December 19, 2006 11:50 AM
posted by C. Raus

Understanding PTSD from the Brains Perspective

A recent study at New York University found that the proximity of an individual to
a traumatic event related to the distinctness of their memory of the event and the part of the brain which was activated by the traumatic event. The study was based on the experiences of individuals who were exposed to the September 11th tragedy and identified their position in relation to the twin towers collapse as close or more distant. As memory is an important component of our thinking and feeling capacities this study serves to highlight that traumatic memories may be shared by a number of people and the recall of specific vivid images may relate to the neurological aspects of memory storage and later retrieval. The acuity and detail of memory may in fact relate to which part of the brain responded to the stimuli and began the process of coding, cataloging and storage of the image.

Reference to Study
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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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