Learned fear responses enable animals—including humans—to flee or freeze in the face of a perceived threat. But if these behaviors persist after the danger lifts, […]
PTSD linked to increased heart disease risk among female veterans
Female veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have more heart disease risk factors, including obesity, at younger ages than female veterans without PTSD, according to […]
Why we need a better understanding of how PTSD affects families
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “post-traumatic stress disorder”? When I ask this question in public presentations, the […]
PTSD patients more likely to suffer suicidal thoughts without cannabis
Cannabis could help treat PTSD: Patients battling the disorder who use the drug ‘are far less likely to suffer suicidal thoughts’ Canadians who do not […]
U.K. police—almost one in five suffer with a form of PTSD
Close to one in five police officers and staff in the U.K. have symptoms consistent with either post-traumatic stress disorder or what’s known as “complex […]
A guide to Complex PTSD – a lesser known form of post-traumatic stress disorder
Most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder. The condition was first recognised in war veterans but it can be caused by a number […]
How discrimination, PTSD may lead to high rates of preterm birth among African-American women
African-American women are nearly twice as likely to give birth prematurely as white women. Such births often coincide with low birth weight, and together are […]
New target for chronic pain relief confirmed by scientists: Scientists observe drug target that can reduce pain when activated
A research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more […]
How young adults experience pain affects self-injury: Study shows that young adults may hurt themselves on purpose, specifically to feel physical pain
Teenagers and young adults who intentionally hurt themselves engage in such behavior based, in part, on how they experience pain and their emotional distress, according […]
Risk aversion rises with violent crime: In the aftermath of Mexico’s war on drugs, locals play it safe to their potential detriment
Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of bettering their lives and the […]
Meditation helps conflict veterans with PTSD, study finds
Transcendental meditation—the practice of effortless thinking—may be as effective at treating PTSD in conflict veterans as traditional therapy, US researchers said Friday, in findings that […]