PTSD

A study found that women who developed PTSD after sexual assault showed different brain activity patterns shortly after the trauma, with reduced connectivity in key brain regions compared to those who did not develop the disorder.

A large-scale study has found that women have a higher genetic risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder, while unique life experiences also play a key role in developing the disorder.

Researchers found that targeting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with low-frequency magnetic stimulation can disrupt the consolidation of traumatic memories, potentially offering a new treatment for anxiety and PTSD by preventing the persistence of fear-related responses.

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.