Understanding the difference between fear and emotional pain in PTSD could potentially inform new treatment approaches ...

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops in response to complex trauma during childhood. Complex trauma is defined as prolonged exposure to traumatic events ...

In their day-to-day work, first responders – including police, firefighters, paramedics and lifesavers – often witness ...

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 ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and across Arizona, purple lights are shining to spark conversations about healing and hope. But for many survivors who find the strength ...

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Some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are more strongly associated with drinking problems in U.S. National Guard ...