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For many who serve in our military, trauma experienced during deployment doesn’t end when they return home. Post-traumatic stress disorder is disturbingly common among veterans, particularly those who ...

A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event. While most children recover well ...