Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which a person is exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or ...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to uplift survivor voices and spotlight the long-term impact of trauma. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Yasmin Tamayo shares insight into how sexual ...

Complex PTSD describes the existence of long-term trauma. An artist, a therapist, and a researcher seek to unravel the nuances of C-PTSD, while still pursuing joy and healing. Post-traumatic stress ...

Imagine surviving a life-threatening illness only to find yourself haunted by the sound of hospital alarms, the feeling of cold examination tables, and the memories of invasive procedures. Long after ...

Teens with post-traumatic stress disorder often show changes in mood, behavior, and daily functioning. Symptoms may include emotional distress, unwanted memories, and efforts to avoid reminders of ...

Short for post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD is defined as a mental health diagnosis “that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event,” according to ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Symptoms include intrusive memories, flashbacks, avoidance of triggers, ...

After experiencing a traumatic event, your gut bacteria could let you know whether or not you'll have PTSD, says a new study. “Our study compared the gut microbiomes of individuals with PTSD to that ...

For nearly 15 years, Donald Edmondson, PhD, executive director of the Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, has worked to shed ...

Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.