When combined with PTSD and mild TBI, low-level blast exposure is associated with cognitive outcomes in military personnel.

Trauma doesn’t always end when the danger is over. For many, the body and brain remain locked in survival mode, long after the traumatic event has passed. This is the painful reality of post-traumatic ...

Around 70% of women who suffer a sexual assault develop PTSD; now scientists have shown that many of these women show a marked reduction in the usual communication between two important brain areas ...

For women, sexual assault is one of the strongest triggers. Flashbacks and intrusive memories: Reliving the event in ...

Single-cell analyses revealed molecular profiles that can distinguish PTSD from depression, potentially leading to better drugs for this psychiatric disorder. To test this hypothesis, Girgenti and his ...

“Isaiah” asked if there was anything new that might help him. Isaiah was an older man who'd had a violent childhood. Decade after decade, he experienced terrible nightmares. He was emotionally ...

A new study reveals that sexual assault significantly impacts the brain, with 70% of survivors developing PTSD. Researchers ...

Around 70% of women who suffer a sexual assault develop PTSD; now scientists have shown that many of these women show a ...

Imagine living with memories so vivid and terrifying that they invade your thoughts daily, making it impossible to feel safe even in familiar surroundings. This is the reality for millions of ...

With news of Ariana Grande's brain scan as visual evidence of PTSD, the internet snapped to attention. But invisible disorders deserve the spotlight, too. The internet snapped to attention when Grande ...

A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.