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Study shows psychotherapy useful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in early stages
12-08-2007 · EurekAlert!When treated within a month, survivors of a psychologically traumatic event improved significantly with psychotherapy, according to a new study presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Annual Meeting.
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