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PTSD: The futile search for the ‘quick fix’

By Kali | Published: February 27, 2013

TweetA couple of weeks ago I was asked by Scientific American to be a guest blogger on the subject of PTSD. The result is now online: “PTSD: The Futile Search for the ‘Quick Fix’. Preventive measures, like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) are the only cure for PTSD.” For a while I’ve been researching [...]

Also tagged anxiety disorders, CBT, depression, EMDR, exposure therapy, interpersonal violence, Mental Health, substance abuse, trauma, traumatic stress, VAWA, veterans, Violence Against Women Act | Leave a comment

When your rapist’s name drives past you

By rebelgrrrlitaliana | Published: May 27, 2012

TweetSometime last week, I was walking with my boyfriend around town on a warm, sunny day. A large truck passed by us, and I glanced at it for a second, and turned back. I did a double-take, because I noticed that this truck happened to have my rapist’s last name on it. I was in [...]

Also tagged Deep Thoughts, rape | 3 Comments

Bandaids Don’t Heal Rape

By Andrea Bredbeck | Published: September 6, 2011

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Also tagged Bandaid, healing, Injury, PSA, rape, recovery, social commentary | 1 Comment

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