New research shows that high “affective polarization”—negative feelings toward those at the other end of the political divide ...

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has become the most prominent source of violence in northern Nigeria, particularly affecting the north-east. The group’s activities, including bombings, ...

A mother’s ability to regulate her response to trauma can significantly lessen PTSD symptoms in her children, particularly in ...

New research reveals a significant link between traumatic stress and the onset or worsening of autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Trauma can cause mental health issues, and it can be caused *by* them It is well-established in the mental health field that ...

Social and logistical challenges prevent many regional volunteers from accessing effective psychological help.

As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable, the mental health impacts of climate change have ...

Keeping patients in their community during treatment can be as effective as being isolated for weeks at a time ...

A man sexually assaulted and took videos of a sleeping woman while she was "out cold". The victim was later diagnosed with ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops following exposure to one or more traumatic events. It is characterized by symptoms such as avoidance, changes in cognition and ...

A KFF Health News investigation finds that nursing aides have received little support for PTSD and other health issues ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — About 23% of those who have served in the U.S. military are believed to be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The actual number is likely higher, according to the ...