Whereas someone may develop PTSD after a single traumatic event, like an assault, CPTSD can occur with repeated trauma, such ...

Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...

Autistic children and adults may be experiencing PTSD at higher rates than official diagnoses suggest, with their symptoms ...

Long-term trauma, such as abuse or captivity, can lead to Complex PTSD, which causes problems with identity, relationships, ...

Around 70% of women who suffer a sexual assault develop PTSD. Now, scientists have shown that many of these women show a ...

Traumatic experiences reorganize the brain, essentially rewiring it in an effect known as neuroplasticity. Early intervention ...

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The U.S. Department of ...

Dave Crenshaw poses with his service dog, Doc, in front of his home in Kearny, N.J., on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Mary Conlon/AP) Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military ...

Gabrielle Union lived with PTSD for thirty years following a violent sexual assault. The actress and advocate is now joining ...

We know policing is stressful just by virtue of what law enforcement officers see on a regular basis. It takes its toll. But the job also means long hours and long shifts that can lead to fatigue, an ...