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How PTSD Affects Mind, Brain and Biology
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In this presentation, Dr. Alexander McFarlane presents his research findings from studies of combat veterans with PTSD, the nature of PTSD and how it affects the mind, body, and brain. Learn how the various regions of the brain are disrupted in PTSD and similarities of behaviors in PTSD are seen in other clinical disorders.
Alexander McFarlane, MB BS (Hons) MD, is the Professor of Psychiatry, Head CMVH, University of Adelaide Node, The Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health, Australia; and Past President, ISTSS. He’s the author of more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific articles on PTSD, and Co-author of Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience in Mind, Body and Society. He’s also the principal investigator, Australian Department of Defense longitudinal study of combat exposure.
