Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after a person experiences psychological trauma. Typically, PTSD treatment involves certain types of therapy, which ...

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology examines five forms of treatment for PTSD and offers insight into the types of patients that prefer each one. For instance, results suggest that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. This article is more than 4 years old. Trauma-focused interventions for PTSD ...

With the rate of trauma-related anxiety disorders in college students more than doubling recently, colleges are ramping up an array of mental health services. Diagnoses of post-traumatic stress ...

PTSD and bipolar disorder have some overlapping symptoms, including disturbing thoughts and depressed mood. However, their cause and symptom patterns set them apart. Bipolar disorder and ...

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