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This video is part of a series that examines some of the mental disorders that afflict the modern mind. In addition to observing the symptoms in patients, the film focuses on the latest research and treatments for diseases of the mind. In this episode, there is a look at post-traumatic stress disorder. While often associated with men returning from battle to civilian life, the disorder can afflict anyone who has had a traumatic experience that has not been processed and accepted in a constructive way. Symptoms include depression, rage, impotence, and detachment.