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Psychologist discusses citizens shooting criminals
January 11, 2009, MSNBC

Illness kills, not individuals
January 11, 2009, Toronto Star

Childhood trauma may increase risk for chronic fatigue syndrome
January 7, 2009, Psych Central

Tetris may help to reduce trauma
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Psychology’s help for the smallest survivors
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Ending violence against women
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Violence may dramatically alter victims’ brains
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Sex Differences in Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Quantitative Review of 25 Years of Research
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