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...
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse who experience trauma-related challenges during sexual activities, termed "traumatized sexuality", have significantly impacted overall relationship satisfaction, according to a study in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. The research highlights that traumatized sexuality, rather...
An open label study of a group of individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who also reported suffering chronic pain showed that MDMA-assisted therapy led to significant reduction in pain intensity and pain-related disability in participants with highest levels...
Experiencing a psychological phenomenon known as temporal disintegration during or shortly after a collective trauma is associated with higher levels of distress both in the immediate aftermath and over time, according to new research published in Clinical Psychological Science. The...
A recent study examined the link between attachment orientation and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in children and adolescents. The results revealed that insecure attachment was associated with higher levels of PTSS, emphasizing the potential value of interventions aimed at improving...
Scientists recently investigated the use of neurofeedback training to help individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) regulate activity in their amygdala, a brain region which plays a key role in fear responses. Their findings, published in Translational Psychiatry, showed that...
A study of veterans suffering from the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found that those undergoing mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy tended to have reduced symptoms after 9 weeks of treatment compared to a control group that underwent a mainstream therapy. Cortisol...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur following exposure to a traumatic or repeated stressful events. It is commonly experienced by military veterans and first responders. While available treatments may not work for everyone, recent...