Positive early experiences may buffer suicidal thoughts in those with trauma symptoms, new study finds
Positive relationships in childhood may play a lasting role in protecting college students from suicidal ideation tied to trauma, a new study finds, offering promising implications for both clinical care and campus mental health programs.
Psychedelics may buffer against PTSD, finds new study of survivors of Nova music festival massacre
A new study of Nova festival massacre survivors suggests that taking classic psychedelics before the attack was linked to lower anxiety and trauma symptoms weeks later, offering rare insights into how psychedelics may influence trauma memory formation in real-world settings.
Cognitive training may reduce negative self-perceptions in people with depression and PTSD
Underestimating one’s own cognitive abilities is common in depression and PTSD. A new study finds that cognitive training—especially through engaging games—may help people recalibrate their self-perceptions and feel better.
A 20-minute game of Tetris reduced traumatic memories in pandemic frontline workers
A simple video game task eased trauma-related symptoms in healthcare workers, offering a potential tool for frontline mental health support.
Wildfires in Canada left psychological scars: Study finds high PTSD and stress levels
New research finds nearly half of surveyed wildfire survivors in Alberta and Nova Scotia suffered from PTSD symptoms or low resilience.
Brain science: Amygdala activity before trauma can predict PTSD risk, study finds
Brain scans of police recruits reveal that amygdala activity before trauma exposure predicts PTSD risk, offering new insights into why some individuals develop symptoms while others remain resilient.
Ketamine shows promise for treatment-resistant PTSD in psychedelic-style therapy settings
Ketamine therapy, when combined with psychedelic-inspired support, shows strong potential for reducing PTSD symptoms in those who haven’t responded to conventional treatments, new research suggests.
Trigger warnings reduce appreciation of visual art, study finds
New research suggests that content warnings may unintentionally diminish appreciation of visual art while amplifying negative emotions.
Lonely teens face higher risk of PTSD and depression later in life
Adolescents who experience high loneliness are more likely to develop PTSD, depression, and stress-related conditions in adulthood.
Specific narcissistic traits appear to heighten veteran PTSD risk
Personality traits, particularly vulnerable narcissism, may be linked to PTSD symptoms in veterans, according to new research.
High-intensity exercise provides short boost to brain protein in PTSD sufferers
High-intensity exercise briefly boosted BDNF in PTSD patients, unlike low-intensity exercise. However, neither exercise type caused sustained BDNF increases over 12 days.
The brain’s reward system and PTSD: New insights from research
Researchers observed that reward system activation differed in individuals with PTSD, with variations linked to depressive symptoms, resilience, and trauma exposure.
Neuroscientists illuminate the dark aftermath of torture on brain connectivity
Torture survivors show reduced brain connectivity in areas controlling attention, response inhibition, and motor functions, likely linked to PTSD symptoms. These changes highlight how torture deeply impacts cognitive processes and mental health.
Bidirectional relationship found between post-traumatic stress and loneliness in teens
In a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers discovered a bidirectional relationship between loneliness and posttraumatic stress among U.S. adolescents.
Symptoms of complex PTSD predict the appearance of psychotic symptoms in daily life, study finds
Disturbances of self-organization in complex PTSD predict paranoid thoughts and hallucinations within 90 minutes, suggesting these symptoms may exacerbate psychosis and impact daily functioning more than core PTSD symptoms.
