PTSD Related Content
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.
Does green tea have calming properties?
A new study in the Journal of Medicinal Food has investigated whether the contents of a cup of green tea could have specific calming properties after a stressful experience.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder
What is the difference?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) are rising in prevalence.
PTSD is a pervasive and devastating anxiety disorder, affecting millions of people, caused by experiencing or witnessing any event that is perceived to be life-threatening to ourselves or others and beyond our control...
