Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms can overlap with those of other mental health conditions and physical illnesses, like ...
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5 myths about PTSD

Myths about post-traumatic stress disorder include that it’s a sign of weakness, that it only affects veterans, and that it isn’t treatable. Learn about these and others to stop believing now.
Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...
Imagine driving along I-20 west headed to Tuscaloosa for an Alabama football game. Suddenly, a car slams on the brakes in front of you and you can’t avoid it. You crash into it. Both you and the other ...
A study from the Emory University School of Medicine finds transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a targeted form of noninvasive brain stimulation, can calm the brain's fear center and significantly ...
A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare ...
Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The U.S. Department of ...
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro and Daviess County Fire Departments are putting mental health at the forefront. They ...
It has been 24 years since a pharmaceutical was last approved for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The condition is notoriously difficult to treat, with up to 40% patients finding no relief from ...
When we think of Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ), we often picture UFC fighters and intense movie-like fight scenes. But what if there was a more practical use for BJJ, specifically for those who may ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Greater PTSD symptoms were tied to urinary and vasomotor symptoms and worse sexual functioning among midlife ...