Childhood trauma is an intricate experience that deeply imprints on our psyche, influencing both our internal and external engagements. Its effects often persist into adulthood, manifesting in varied ...

Many sexual assault victims also suffer a form of brain damage, reveals new research. Previous studies have shown that around ...

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.

After a year that stretched you emotionally and mentally, healing doesn't mean erasing what happened. Here are seven ...

Children who experience traumatic events may show subtle but measurable differences in how their brains process attention and control impulses, according to a new study published in Neuropsychologia.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t caused by just one faulty switch in the brain; it’s more like a tangled orchestra of genes and cells thrown off-key by trauma. With many genetic players ...

If you’re dealing with a profound loss, the aftereffects of tragedy or post-traumatic stress you may be feeling spiritually dead. Maybe you think you’ve lost your faith or that God has left you. It ...

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 ...