Featured News

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Articles

• Coverage of bin Laden's death may stir troubling emotions

  Although the death of Osama bin Laden has been embraced by most Americans, widespread coverage of the event may lead to stress and anxiety among some citizens. more...

• Women with PTSD may be at risk of developing autoimmune problems, study suggests

  A new study reveals that men and women have different immune system responses to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...

• Study: PTSD can lead to increased risk of disease

  Adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to childhood abuse may age at an accelerated rate, a new study reveals. more...

• Natural disasters can cause severe stress in children, research finds

  Last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan provided a sobering reminder about the physical capabilities of a natural disaster. However, recent studies have concluded that the emotional repercussions of these devastating events are likely to last longer than the physical damages. more...

• Male abuse victims at risk of developing emotional problems

  Most reported incidents of relationship violence involve a male aggressor and a female victim. However, many people are unaware of the long-term effects of female-on-male abuse. more...

• Report: Confidant training can benefit victims of trauma

  Individuals who experience trauma are at risk of developing a variety of emotional problems, including severe depression, anxiety and substance abuse. more...

• Study: Japan earthquake may impact victims' mental health for many years

  An official from the University of London said that the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan will have a long-term psychological impact on tens of thousands of people. more...

• Senator Brown shares traumatic story to inspire others

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that children who experience traumatic events before they are 11 years old are three times more likely to develop psychological symptoms later in life, compared to those who experience their first trauma as a teen or adult. more...

• Study: BP oil spill caused widespread mental distress

  Past studies have shown that traumatic events can affect the long-term mental health of children and teenagers. Some people believe that a troubling event has to occur in direct proximity of an individual for he or she to become emotionally disturbed. more...

• Study shows that natural disaster can cause long-term stress among kids

  Young children who live through a natural disaster may suffer from post-traumatic stress (PTS) in the years following the incident. more...

• Study examines effects of World Trade Center attacks on survivors

  The results of a recent study of the 3,271 individuals who evacuated the World Trade Center (WTC) towers indicate that almost 96 percent of these survivors reported at least one symptom of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...

• New web-based tool allows for anonymous traumatic brain injury testing

  To identify the presence of traumatic brain injury in patients, researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine developed the first web-based screening tool for the condition. more...

• Study: Stress may link ordinary and traumatic memories

  The findings of a recent animal study indicate that stress can enhance memories with no relation to trauma. These results may lead to a better understanding of conditions such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...

• Pregnant veterans at risk for PTSD

  The results of a recent study indicated that pregnancy may increase the risk of mental health problems in female veterans. Possible neurological conditions include depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder. more...

• Canine companionship may relieve PTSD

  Both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the military are beginning to wonder if dogs might be a low-tech alternative to treating soldiers who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports Time Magazine. more...

• Patients may benefit from combination of smoking cessation and PTSD treatment

  The results of a recent study indicated that combining PTSD treatment with a smoking cessation program may lead to a higher rate of nicotine abstinence. more...