Is there an 'upside' to post-traumatic stress?
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We often hear about the devastating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, but research now shows that for some individuals, working through the trauma of PTSD leads to growth and a more positive outlook on life.
New York Times Magazine writer Jim Rendon interviewed dozens of veterans and army officials and found that the effects of PTSD are not as clear cut as we often believe. His article about this topic appeared in Sunday's New York Times Magazine and he joins the Daily Circuit Monday.
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