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National Center for PTSD

Cognitive-Emotional Processing

Below is a list of information currently available from the National Center for PTSD about the impact of trauma and PTSD on cognitive-emotional processing. For more information, click on the related links and/or search the PILOTS database for a more complete listing of articles available on this topic.

Fact sheets for the public

Anger and Trauma
Describes the links between trauma and anger and provides treatment strategies for anger management

Effects of Traumatic Experiences
Common primary and secondary effects of trauma

The Experience of Chronic Pain and PTSD: A Guide for Health Care Providers and Patients

Explains what chronic pain is and how it's related to PTSD, describes treatment options for patients and recommendations for health care providers

PTSD Nightmares
Explores the difference between PTSD nightmares and ordinary nightmares and discusses ways to reduce nightmares

Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Information on the effects of trauma on sleep patterns

Published Information by National Center for PTSD staff

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Website Links

Sleepnet
Links to sleep disorder centers across the U.S.

American Psychological Association Online
Strategies to control anger from the APA.