Understanding how the brain responds to fear could help treat people with phobias, PTSD, and anxiety.

New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma ...

Witnessing trauma changes the brain differently than experiencing it, needing tailored PTSD treatment approaches.

Researchers at Virginia Tech found that PTSD from witnessing trauma triggers distinct brain changes compared to firsthand ...

"I saw my fear; it was a black mass under my rib ... The Mithoefers began studying MDMA in the early 2000s, focusing on people who suffered PTSD as a result of violent crimes, childhood abuse ...

Caring for a loved one with cancer can be traumatic, leading to PTSD symptoms like hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts.

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand.