Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...

Source: Yuri A/Shutterstock A health care provider in a war zone e-mailed me recently with an urgent request: to advise on the design of a clinic for war victims suffering from mental trauma or ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

When people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they’re apt to picture combat veterans or the victims of violence and sexual assault. But new research suggests post-traumatic stress is ...

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TEMPLE HILLS, MD (WUSA9) — You’ve heard how dangerous fireworks can be. But now there’s a new warning for potential damage. After returning home, some veterans say the booms and cracks of Fourth of ...

In the 30-plus years since I started working as a psychiatrist, there’s been a huge surge in therapists focusing on trauma. For the most part, this is a good thing. We know that trauma, defined as an ...

When survivors of the October 7th attacks returned to what was left of their homes, many carried with them more than grief or post-traumatic stress. A new study shows that the trauma also fueled an ...