Serge Brand
Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
[ 1 ] - O16: How Do Concepts of Evolutionary Psychology and Evolutionary Psychiatry Explain Anxiety Disorders?
Our ancestors without fear, worry and anxiety are not our ancestors, as organisms without defense systems were extinct. Therefore, while behavior such as fear and anxiety are useful to prevent harm, the exaggerated form, that is, anxiety disorders, has more costs than benefits. Likewise, while a panic attack is a normal and useful response in the face of life-threatening danger, a panic disorde...
[ 2 ] - O13: Comparing the Effect of Prazosin and Hydroxyzine on Sleep Quality in Patients Suffering From PTSD
In light of the high prevalence of sleep disorders in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), this study sought to comparing the effect of prazosin and hydroxyzine on sleep quality in this patient group. A total 100 patients suffering from PTSD were assessed (mean age: M = 35.51, SD = 6.41 28% females). Next, they were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: ...
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