A web of altered neurochemical pathways and physical brain changes result in post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The interplay between cortisol dysregulation, heightened norepinephrine levels, ...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been invoked to help explain many aspects of human behavior, including violence. The April 2 shooting at Fort Hood in Texas that left three dead and sixteen ...

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or ...

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

Stress can shape how memories are formed, a study in mice suggests. The findings could point the way to future treatments for PTSD and anxiety. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

A map of voxelwise differences in gray matter volume between low-CR and Ctr rats calculated from ex vivo magnetic resonance images overlaid on the rat brain magnetic resonance imaging template. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is far from easy.

Moral injury can occur if someone does or witnesses something that violates their personal moral beliefs. They may feel guilty, ashamed, or angry or feel that they have experienced a betrayal. The ...

Despite growing awareness, many clinicians remain reluctant to screen for trauma, according to Dr Melinyshyn. Concerns like ...