The American Psychological Association defines trauma as a disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have long-lasting ...

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PTSD can affect people who experienced a traumatic event in any way. For people suffering distress after experiencing a serious trauma, it can be hard to find any relief. Post-traumatic stress ...

Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical ...

Researchers say that 'the brain does not treat traumatic memories as regular memories, or perhaps even as memories at all.' By Laura Baisas Published Nov 30, 2023 4:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science ...

The human visual system is a dominant part of the brain’s processes and navigation of the world. To better understand an aspect of this system, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing ...

Childhood experiences shape who we are, from how we form relationships to how our bodies respond to stress. When those early years contain abuse, neglect, or chronic fear, the negative effects may ...

Stress disorders include acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. They originate from major stress or traumatic events. Stress is a natural response to life’s ...

Experiencing a traumatic event can bring on intense mental health symptoms like acute stress and anxiety, but it may not necessarily mean you have post-traumatic stress disorder. Here’s how to tell ...