Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

A map of voxelwise differences in gray matter volume between low-CR and Ctr rats calculated from ex vivo magnetic resonance images overlaid on the rat brain magnetic resonance imaging template. The ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may cause changes in the immune system that increase the risk of autoimmune disease. PTSD commonly co-occurs with autoimmune conditions and immune-related ...

Articles about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often focus on physical violence. But emotional abuse can also cause PTSD. Some research suggests it may be as harmful as, or even more harmful ...

Experiencing a traumatic event such as surviving a plane crash can result in symptoms of post-traumatic stress, but everybody experiences these symptoms differently, and scientists are not sure why.

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 ...