What's New with ISTSS

Haitian Earthquake Relief
Posted: Wed, 13 Jan 2010
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, a powerful earthquake caused massive damage in Haiti, in particular the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The Red Cross estimates that 3 million people have been affected by the earthquake, and Haitian President Ren&e... ...

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Call for Presentations
Posted: Mon, 11 Jan 2010
ISTSS 26th Annual Meeting
Submit your presentation for possible inclusion in the 26th Annual Meeting.

Download the Call for Presentations here. ISTSS will be accepting submissions from February 1 - March 16,...

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Earn CE Credit for JTS Articles
Posted: Sun, 10 Jan 2010
Receive continuing education credit for reading articles in the Journal of Traumatic Stress. Click here to earn CEs today!

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Traumatic Stress in the News

Morphine May Help Traumatic Stress
Posted: Sun, 07 Feb 2010
By BENEDICT CAREY New York TimesPublished: January 13, 2010 In a large study of combat casualties in Iraq, Navy researchers reported Wednesday that prompt treatment with morphine cut in half the chances that troops would develop symptoms of post-tr... ...

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Afghani Children Suffering From Posttraumatic Stress
Posted: Thu, 04 Feb 2010
Bielefeld, Germany - June 23, 2009 Children who live in Afghanistan are particularly affected every day by a multitude of war time stressors which increase the likelihood of developing PTSD: trauma, child labor, and family and military violence. On ... ...

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New Way to Diagnose Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted: Tue, 02 Feb 2010
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - A recent study found a new way to diagnose post traumatic stress disorder, or P-T-S-D. That's according to a group of Minnesota researchers.For the first time, the disorder could be objectively spotted by magnetic bra... ...

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Continuing Education

Earn CE's or conveniently online without the cost and inconvenience of travel.  Plus - members enjoy reduced rates!

For Credit Offerings:

• Journal CE - Each issue of the Journal for Traumatic Stress Studies offers 3 continuing education credits.  Credits can be purchased by month or with a discounted subscription.
• Recorded Pre-Meeting Institute Sessions from the 2009 Annual Meeting offered for 4 credits each. PMI-11 is eligible for Ethics credits.
• Recorded Master Clinician Sessions (coming soon) - Several sessions were recorded at the 2009 Annual Meeting and will be available for 1.5 hours of CE credit each.

Non-Credit Offering:

• MP3 Downloadable Audio Recordings of most sessions of the 2009 Annual Meeting with accompanying slides.

Public

Click on these links to learn more about traumatic stress or to access specific resources:

• About Traumatic Stress
• Links to Other Trauma Organizations
• ISTSS Streaming Public Education Videos
• ISTSS Public Education Pamphlets
• Terrorism & Disaster Information
• Documentaries and Educational Videos Available for Information about Traumatic Stress

Professionals

ISTSS offers Public Education Pamphlets that provide a readily accessible introduction to important trauma-related issues, including:

• Mass Disasters, Trauma and Loss
• Trauma, Loss and Traumatic Grief
• Indirect Traumatization in Professionals Working with Trauma Survivors(for providers)
• Children and Trauma

For even more trauma-related resources for professionals, click here.

Members

ISTSS is the world's largest professional membership organization specializing in the field of traumatic stress. It is an international, multidisciplinary organization that promotes the advancement and exchange of knowledge about severe stress and trauma. ISTSS embraces and presents perspectives across races, ethnicities, and cultures.

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