Brain Stimulation Could Boost a Person's Courage and Remove Fear

Medicine & Technology Feb 26, 2021

Scientists have found a way to stimulate the brain to increase a person's courage and remove the feeling of fear. This will potentially help cure PTSD, phobias, and anxiety.

Experts Debunk These 5 Common PTSD Misconceptions

Feb 24, 2021

There are many misconceptions about living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here's what scientists say about this mental health condition.

Brain Scans Reveal Objective Measurements of Childhood Trauma

Sep 25, 2020

Childhood trauma can result in several health issues during adulthood such as dissociative symptoms and PTSD. Research from McLean Hospital reveals how MRI scans provide evidence of dissociative symptoms.

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.

Children Witnessing Intimate Domestic Violence Have High Chances of Developing PTSD

Jul 09, 2020

Organizations work together to immediately screen children for PTSD after witnessing violent crimes. Proper intervention and mental health care are available for those who have seen intimate partner violence.

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.

New Study Finds that PTSD Doubles Infection Risk

Oct 16, 2019

New research finds a link between post-traumatic stress disorder with physical health, particularly infection rates to common diseases.

A Specially Designed Computer Program Helps Diagnose PTSD Through Voice Analysis

Apr 22, 2019

The traumatic events change brain circuits that process emotion and muscle tone, which affects a person’s voice

Can brain scans diagnose PTSD?

Apr 20, 2019

As more and more people are becoming aware of mental health conditions, can it be traced by a mere brain scan?

Researchers Succeed in Erasing Specific Memories

Jun 26, 2017

Researchers at Columbia and McGill have discovered different types of memories storied in the same neuron in snails can be selectively erased. The implications for human memory are huge.

Fidget Spinners: Experts Dubbed The Trendy Device As Source Of Chaos, Not Focus

May 16, 2017

While the fidget spinners are being marketed as a device to treat PTSD, ADHD, and anxiety, experts agree that it causes distraction rather than help children focus.

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.

Researchers Find Links Between Explosion And Brain Changes — Study

Jan 19, 2016

A recent study showed that explosions on the battlefield can also do permanent damages to the brain.

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?