PTSD

Scientists have linked the subjective intensity of ibogaine trips to tangible recovery in veterans. Those who felt a sense of unity and sacredness showed larger drops in trauma symptoms and slower brain wave frequencies one month later.

A new study suggests that people who naturally synchronize their brain activity with others are more resilient to trauma. The findings show reduced PTSD symptoms following the October 7 attacks in Israel among those with high neural alignment.

A new study reveals that nitrous oxide exposure can reverse the suppression of new neuron growth in the hippocampus. This treatment effectively reduced anxiety-like behaviors in a rat model of PTSD.

Researchers analyzing blood samples discovered that the biological mechanisms driving PTSD vary by sex, potentially explaining why some drug trials have failed to help female patients.

A study in Molecular Psychiatry pinpoints a brain circuit that reduces fear of harmless threats over time. The research in mice offers new insight into the neural basis of adaptive learning and stress-related conditions like anxiety.

Childhood autistic traits may predict a future PTSD diagnosis, according to a long-term study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The findings show young people with more traits are more vulnerable to developing the disorder after experiencing a...

Often labeled the brain’s fear center, the amygdala is much more complex than that. A study in Translational Psychiatry suggests that PTSD is linked to altered connectivity in one of its subregions, with potential implications for emotion and body awareness.

A new study suggests cannabis use may offer same-day reductions in PTSD symptoms and negative affect among veterans. However, the effects appear short-lived, raising questions about long-term reliance on cannabis for managing trauma-related symptoms.

Can witnessing another person’s stress silently stir your own trauma? A new study suggests that people who “resonate” more strongly with others’ distress are also more likely to report PTSD symptoms.

Mid-range testosterone levels were linked to the lowest PTSD symptoms in both men and women, while both low and high levels were associated with more symptoms. This U-shaped relationship was stronger among individuals with higher body mass index.

Following the October 7th attacks, a study of survivors revealed a startling link. Direct exposure to the violence made individuals nearly six times more likely to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder.

While PTSD is often linked directly to traumatic experiences, a new investigation shows that individual background, biological susceptibility, and social circumstances play equally important roles. The study highlights why some people develop lasting symptoms while others recover more quickly.

Researchers report that sexual narcissism may serve as a psychological link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual behavior. Participants with compulsive sexual behavior reported more trauma, greater sexual narcissism, and higher hypersexuality scores than controls.

Our bodies have a remarkable ability called "phenotypic plasticity," which allows our environment to shape how our genes are expressed. This is the key to understanding inherited trauma—not as a permanent scar, but as a changeable biological response to our...

MDMA-assisted therapy shows promise for trauma, but its effects vary. Now, a study in JAMA Network Open offers a solution: brain scans that measure reactivity to unconscious threat cues can identify individuals most likely to respond positively to the treatment.