and how situations during pregnancy and childbirth could activate prior trauma. “Psychoeducation isn’t just about giving people a flyer. Real psychoeducation should involve the provision of ...

as therapists often believe treating traumatic events might deteriorate the patient's psychopathological state. In depressive disorders, one study demonstrated the effectiveness of EMDR therapy ...

Last year, for the first time, the Veterans Administration announced it would begin funding its own clinical trials to treat post traumatic stress disorder, depression and addiction, using two ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to increased rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The mechanisms by which trauma can trigger neurodegeneration are increasingly understood. For example, ...

The concept of moral injury has some overlap with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can have some of the same effects. However, people who have experienced moral injury do not always meet ...

Weiss recently received a $5.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to develop a phone app for people with PTSD who are ... giving them some psychoeducation materials to ensure ...

A trauma bond typically follows a cycle and rests on an imbalance of power. Recognizing the bond for what it is and getting help may help you break it. Leaving an abusive relationship usually isn ...

Reading about trauma and healing can be an essential part of the recovery process, especially for survivors of domestic violence and family-of-origin abuse 1. Education helps us recognize patterns ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after trauma, such as assault or military combat. The symptoms of PTSD can affect a person’s well-being and relationships. People with PTSD may ...

“This first of its kind facility will allow them to receive dedicated treatment for post-traumatic stress injuries and ensure they receive the critical resources they deserve while they work to keep ...