PTSD

How children process trauma may hold the key to mental health outcomes

Improving mental health outcomes: A recent study from the University of East Anglia explains why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like...

Potential PTSD treatment for veterans

There could be potential for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans.

Recognising the signs of PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions worldwide, but its impact often goes unrecognised. This condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as accidents, abuse, natural disasters or combat.

Is the a link between PTSD in female Gulf War Veterans and early menopause?

Females who served during the Persian Gulf War could suffer from health issues linking post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and early menopause.

FDA panel rejects MDMA as effective PTSD treatment

A recent advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast significant doubt on the potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dogs trained to smell out PTSD flashbacks

Dogs might be even more intelligent than we first thought; researchers show that our furry friends might be able to assist us with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Brain protein can regulate events and memories of PTSD in women

Manipulating the protein in the brain which is responsible for fear and panic could provide a therapeutic treatment for PTSD in women.

Scientists invent drug that stops the biology of fear

Tokyo researchers reveal how the biology of fear works - potentially changing how PTSD and anxiety are treated in future.

Study says 75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD, one month later

The University of Washington team explain that while most sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month after the attack - it is common to feel better within three months.

Indiana team explores nanoparticle cure for neurological disorders

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are attempting to use magnetic nanoparticles to develop a cure for neurological disorders from epilepsy to Alzheimer's - without any invasive or genetic treatment.

Study finds 47% of US critical care nurses at risk of PTSD

When it comes to facing the COVID pandemic, healthcare professionals were at the frontline and new research suggests that 47% of critical care nurses are at risk of PTSD.

Scientists find link between emotional regulation and PTSD

Researchers believe that they have found a PTSD marker in the brain region associated with emotional regulation - with the marker being strongest in people with "impaired executive dysfunction".

‘Brain training’ may reduce symptoms of PTSD

Researchers have found that neurofeedback, or 'brain training', may be an effective treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) linked to pandemic panic

Researcher's from Flinders University studied the rise in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as a result of COVID-19 pandemic panic.

PTSD: Can traumatic memories ever be re-written?

Researchers found that environmental light shown to affect retention of traumatic memories in flies, suggesting a real possibility of change for trauma survivors.

How is fear formed in a brain suffering PTSD?

New research using a mouse model shows how pathological fear memory is formed in a brain suffering PTSD and how this could be changed.

Female Firefighters at risk of PTSD and suicidal thoughts

Female firefighters are at a high risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and experiencing suicidal thoughts, compared to male firefighters, according to a new study.

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