School Shooting Effects on Children: Medical Experts Explain Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Occurring in Students After Violent Incident

Medicine & Technology Jun 02, 2022

The recent shooting incident at an elementary school in Texas caused students to experience PTSD following the violent incident. Read and learn more about it.

PTSD and Anxiety Behaviors Linked to Myelin Increase in the Brain's Gray Matter

Jan 07, 2022

Researchers from UC Berkeley have discovered a link between anxiety and PTSD behaviors and the increase in myelin producing in the brain's gray matter that is known to be associated with memory.

Psychological Trauma May Impact Women During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Afterbirth, Study Says

Nov 24, 2021

Study authors presented research that utilizes theories of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD to help inform perinatal clinicians on how to deal with psychological trauma in their patients.

Psychological Trauma-Related Symptoms Fluctuate Across Menstrual Cycle, Study Says

Oct 30, 2021

A new study found women who are likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD are currently facing a challenge specifically during their menstrual cycles.

Past Psychological Trauma Exacerbates PTSD in Healthcare Workers During Pandemic, Oxford Researchers Say

Oct 29, 2021

The high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among healthcare workers during the pandemic are mostly COVID-19-related, but researchers found a significant number of cases were linked to past trauma.

How to Process Psychological Trauma From the Pandemic Experience? COVID-19 Leaves Long-Term Mental Health Effects

Oct 03, 2021

As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, let's take a look at how deeply it has affected people to the point of causing psychological trauma and long-term mental health effects.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Increases the Chances of Developing Dementia

Sep 16, 2020

Researchers from University College London identify post-traumatic stress disorder as a risk factor of dementia. The team continues to research other risk factors associated with cognitive decline.

Nightmares May Be an Indication of Your Health Condition

Sep 02, 2020

Research indicates that frequent nightmares may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Nightmares are also associated with mental health conditions as medical experts hope to develop a treatment to help improve health.

Post-Traumatic Growth: Positivity After Trauma

Sep 01, 2020

Psychologists believe in a concept where people can grow positively after a traumatic experience. However, post-traumatic growth may not be for everyone.

Cyberbullies are Victims of PTSD Too, UK Study Claims

Jun 24, 2020

Researchers have found that people who engage in cyberbullying are victims themselves of PTSD. The study of more than 2,200 teens in London also found that cyberbullies are not likely to engage in traditional bullying. Click the link above to learn more.

PTSD Treatment & Prevention With Antibiotic Used In Leptospirosis

Apr 06, 2017

A new research found out that a common antibiotic which is also used in the management of leptospirosis can disrupt the negative associations in the brain, which is common in PTSD patients.

Canadian Government Helps Syrian Refugees With PTSD

Dec 10, 2015

Over two dozen countries all over the world offered their help and started taking in Syrian refugees and one of them is Canada.

Helping Yourself: How To Deal With PTSD

Sep 14, 2015

Little did we know that another best remedy for PTSD is to forgive those who have hurt us and acceptance for all the painful experiences we've been through?