Researchers found that reactivating therapy-modified memories during sleep led to brain changes associated with memory processing, resulting in reduced PTSD symptoms, particularly in avoidance behaviors.
Researchers found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces PTSD-like symptoms in mice by decreasing brain inflammation through activation of CB2 receptors, suggesting potential new treatments for PTSD by targeting neuroinflammation.
For many combat veterans and trauma survivors, the Fourth of July's fireworks are a distressing ordeal, triggering symptoms of PTSD and anxiety.
Romantic breakups can be potentially traumatic events for emerging adults, triggering symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Canadian researchers discovered distinct brain connectivity patterns in dissociative PTSD patients, revealing hyperconnectivity that likely compensates to maintain global brain function, offering new insights into the neural impact of trauma.
Recent research found that veterans with trained psychiatric service dogs experienced significantly reduced PTSD symptoms, lower anxiety and depression, and improved overall quality of life compared to those receiving usual care alone.
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.