Families and friends of the victims, as well as those who were injured, are no doubt gripped with grief, anguish and despair.

Trauma resulting from combat, car accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse can leave a deep imprint on both the brain and body. The effects of these experiences ...

Researchers have recently uncovered new insights into how the brain’s reward system functions in individuals with ...

Trauma doesn’t always end when the danger is over. For many, the body and brain remain locked in survival mode, long after the traumatic event has passed. This is the painful reality of post-traumatic ...

The researchers: "In the group that received hyperbaric therapy we saw a decline in all clinical symptoms of PTSD, alongside improved connectivity in neural networks." The researchers believe that ...

A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.

A new study led by researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that using neurostimulation therapies on a specific brain ...

Single-cell analyses revealed molecular profiles that can distinguish PTSD from depression, potentially leading to better drugs for this psychiatric disorder. To test this hypothesis, Girgenti and his ...

“Isaiah” asked if there was anything new that might help him. Isaiah was an older man who'd had a violent childhood. Decade after decade, he experienced terrible nightmares. He was emotionally ...

With news of Ariana Grande's brain scan as visual evidence of PTSD, the internet snapped to attention. But invisible disorders deserve the spotlight, too. The internet snapped to attention when Grande ...