The realm of mental health is complex and nuanced, and among the conditions that mystify many is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. Often wrongly associated exclusively with war ...

In summer, overwhelming stimulation and social pressure trigger different trauma responses. Your already dysregulated nervous system goes into overdrive. Heat, noise, brightness, constant demands feel ...

In normal mice, after a traumatic event, the synaptic network complex and excitability of basal amygdala excitatory neurons increase, which activates the basal amygdala, facilitating the extinction of ...

Complex PTSD describes the existence of long-term trauma. An artist, a therapist, and a researcher seek to unravel the nuances of C-PTSD, while still pursuing joy and healing. Post-traumatic stress ...

I wept as I watched the video that Volodymyr Zelenskyy played in his speech to the U.S. Congress, and then I reflected on my body's response to vivid images of the people of Ukraine suffering under ...

Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania – June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day, a part of PTSD Awareness Month, which is observed throughout June. PTSD is often associated with combat due to the nature of ...

For many, kids and adults alike, Halloween is an exciting and fun-filled time of the year of costumes, trick-or-treating, giving people a chance to try on another persona, or becoming your favorite ...

Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate Independence Day, but for those who fought for our country, sudden loud noises, explosions and light flashes from fireworks can ...