Native Detroiter Sabrina Banks has a compelling story to tell about sexual violence and trauma, and it will be told when the documentary “Restoration” is screened for the general public on Saturday, ...

The physical and emotional consequences of suffering endured and witnessed while in Canada's military cast a long shadow in ...

Among women with HIV, menstruation may be impacted by substance use and food insecurity, both of which are modifiable risk factors for amenorrhea.

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

Some PTSD-afflicted women even experience an aversion to the baby and become anxious just holding the infant. Other symptoms include amnesia regarding certain aspects of the trauma, apathy toward ...

In my second year at UVA, I was the victim of an unwanted sexual encounter, and it turned my life upside down.

At 75 years old and not yet retired, Linda McClenahan, better known as Sister Sarge, is helping fellow veterans with ...

A woman says she was left “traumatised” by the lack of care she received after a miscarriage.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stands out among mental health disorders due to its clear and identifiable trigger—a traumatic event (1). This distinct characteristic might suggest that PTSD ...

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

Summary: A mother’s ability to regulate her response to trauma can significantly lessen PTSD symptoms in her children, particularly in high-stress regions. The research observed 131 mothers and young ...