Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops in response to experiencing or witnessing a distressing event involving the threat of death or extreme bodily harm.

Complexposttraumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen after repeated or prolonged trauma. If you have CPTSD, you might have trouble feeling safe.

Complex PTSD is not a recognized diagnosis in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), partly due to its overlap with symptoms of PTSD. However, it ...

Correspondence to Ms Cindy Miller Aron, Department of Psychiatry, Samaritan Health Services, Corvallis, OR 97330, USA; cind152001{at}gmail.com This narrative review examines post-traumatic stress ...

Sep. 20, 2024 — A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out ...

The pupils of someone with PTSD have an exaggerated response when viewing exciting or dangerous images, the study found A person's pupils can reveal if they have suffered a traumatic experience in ...

It has been 24 years since a pharmaceutical was last approved for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The condition is notoriously difficult to treat, with up to 40% patients finding no relief ...

A majority of Americans were stressed before Election Day, and now post-election, emotions are still running high for many across the country. Experts say Americans with varying political views may be ...

People who endure trauma repetitively over long periods can have a higher risk of developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or CPTSD. CPTSD is not the same as post-traumatic stress ...

For example, a serious car accident caused by a negligent driver could cause you to develop symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this case, the negligent driver’s actions caused ...

All this takes a toll. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is over-represented in first responder populations. Various ...

New research found people who brag ... Study Shows Heightened Sensitivity to PTSD in Autism May 9, 2024 — A new study shows that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder ...