Trauma resulting from combat, car accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse can leave a deep imprint on both the brain and body. The effects of these experiences ...

VIRGINIA, USA — PTSD has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand, but a new Virginia Tech study shows that those who witness it can also experience brain changes. This ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it - military veterans, first responders, health ...

A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers – according to a ...

On Sept. 10, 2025, the nation's attention was riveted by the fatal shooting of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a ...

Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries ...

TBI triggers both primary mechanical damage and delayed secondary injuries like inflammation and neurodegeneration. Cognitive effects may include memory loss, mood swings, and impaired social judgment ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is widely known for its core features, which include difficulties in social communication and ...

Research suggests psychedelics may reduce inflammation, boost neuroplasticity, and help the brain recover after concussions ...

Trauma can affect anyone, from those who were at the scene to journalists. Multiple shootings in recent days have renewed attention on gun violence in the United States as at least 10 people in ...

If you think you’ve never experienced trauma, I’d argue that you’re lying to yourself If your trauma continues to impact your life in ways that aren’t beneficial, therapy can be extremely helpful in ...