Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Complex PTSD often includes emotional dysregulation, negative ...

How does PTSD differ in the short term versus the long term? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that develops following exposure to a life-threatening event such as ...

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 ...

Overstimulation is when the brain gets too much input at once. This can make it hard to focus, think clearly, or stay calm. Feeling annoyed or drained, acting confused or frustrated, and not being ...

World Trade Center responders living with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have measurable physical changes in ...

Are you or someone you live with struggling with PTSD and feeling overwhelmed about your treatment choices? Thousands of studies on the treatment of PTSD can offer conflicting information. Which ...

A systematic review of 10 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) found that trauma-based psychological treatments were superior to usual care in reducing depressive symptoms in older adults with ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Ian H. Stanley, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) The ...

Ian H. Stanley receives research grant funding from the US Department of Defense, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Face the Fight Foundation, Rutgers University, and Patient-Centered ...