When trauma strikes, your brain isn’t asking for your opinion—it’s doing its best to keep you alive. Understanding the ...
A little-known brain region helps us decide when to panic and relax, reshaping our understanding of how fear works.
Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a recognized psychological disorder that can occur after a traumatic event. ASD differs from PTSD in that it occurs soon after a traumatic event and lasts no more than ...
A group of Texas-based researchers has developed an effective way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that involves zapping the vagus nerve around the neck, using a device the size of a ...
Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith felt the dark thoughts creeping back into his mind before last weekend's game.
THE YOUNG veteran, returned from the European front, was haunted by memories of being wounded and witnessing his brother being wounded. He was, he said, “allergic to people” and, “in search of ...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A new study wants to find out if marijuana and cannabis could be an effective treatment option for veterans who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many doctors state it can ...