PTSD

Researchers found that acute stress induces a neurotransmitter switch from glutamate to GABA in the dorsal raphe neurons, leading to generalized fear.

A recent study found that smaller volumes in specific hippocampal regions are linked to greater reductions in PTSD symptoms over time, particularly in avoidance and numbing, challenging the belief that larger hippocampal volumes are always better for PTSD recovery.

Mice with autism-like traits are highly susceptible to PTSD from even mild stress, which exacerbates core autistic behaviors, and identified specific brain circuit alterations responsible for this heightened sensitivity.

Masks created by military personnel with PTSD during art therapy sessions reflected a shift from negative to positive emotions, suggesting emotional improvement through the non-verbal therapeutic process.

A study found that 2.17% of U.S. children aged 9-10 have experienced PTSD, with sexual minority status and other factors increasing risk. Alarmingly, 37% of affected children did not receive any mental health treatment.

Creatine concentrations in the anterior cingulate cortex may be an important neurochemical factor in the recovery from traumatic stress.

Four years after the Las Vegas mass shooting, a study reveals that nearly half of the survivors still suffer from major depression, while over 63% experience PTSD, highlighting the enduring mental health challenges and the critical need for ongoing support.

Scientists trained dogs to detect PTSD symptoms by recognizing stress-related markers in human breath. This new method could allow service dogs to intervene more effectively, helping their handlers manage symptoms before they fully manifest.

Scripps Research scientists discovered inhibiting stress-response neurons could cut alcohol use in PTSD and AUD sufferers, without lessening anxiety. This breakthrough points towards novel treatments for these intertwined disorders.

A clinical trial combining virtual reality and brain stimulation showed promising results in reducing PTSD symptoms among U.S. veterans, marking a potential breakthrough in treatment approaches and offering new hope for those affected by the condition.

Misleading social media trends trivialize PTSD, blending myth with reality. A psychiatrist debunks these, sharing insights from treating diverse trauma survivors, stressing PTSD's complexity and advocating for genuine understanding and treatment.

MDMA-assisted therapy shows promise in enhancing emotional awareness and self-compassion in PTSD patients, areas typically unresponsive to conventional treatments.

New research in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology shows the therapeutic relationship's strength is key in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), indicating better outcomes with a stronger alliance.

An experimental study has revealed that stress enhances memory recall of individual events but hinders the chronological sequencing of these events. The study, highlighting the dual nature of memory under stress, was published in eNeuro.

A study involving U.S. military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found that their heart rates were lower during sleep when they were in close proximity to a service dog, compared to nights without one. This effect was more...