Understanding the difference between fear and emotional pain in PTSD could potentially inform new treatment approaches ...

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new ...

A new study has opposed the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder as a fear-based disorder. In a new study, 68% of ...

The Psychiatric Genetics Consortium (PGC), a consortium of researchers led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has made significant advancements in the understanding ...

Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory ...

For some people, receiving therapy more frequently over a shorter period can lead to faster relief, better engagement, and ...

In their day-to-day work, first responders – including police, firefighters, paramedics and lifesavers – often witness ...

The field of integrative physiology is increasingly uncovering the complex roles that stress, anxiety and fear memory play in ...

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an established, evidence‐based psychotherapeutic approach for addressing the debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Its ...

When someone you care about has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it's natural to want to provide comfort. But sometimes, even if a remark is well-intentioned, it can actually be invalidating or ...

Anger is often a normal response to the intense threat associated with trauma. Anger puts your body into a “survival” mode and activates your energy to protect yourself or others. However, for some, ...