There’s yet another reason to love dogs. Humankind’s furry best friends could potentially sniff out flashbacks from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) before they happen, according to a study ...

PTSD is often associated with combat veterans, but experts say the condition can affect anyone who experiences a traumatic ...

National PTSD Awareness Day: Many people may have undiagnosed PTSD, mistaking hidden symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and ...

There is relatively little empirical research into the flashback phenomenon. Nevertheless, flashbacks are a common distressing symptom people experience in the aftermath of surviving a traumatic event ...

Dogs' sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations, like an impending seizure or sudden hypoglycemia. Now, scientists have found evidence that ...

Trauma is often viewed as a painful memory that gradually fades with time. While many people recover naturally after ...

Dogs' sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations, like an impending seizure or sudden hypoglycemia. Now, scientists have found evidence that ...

Healthcare professionals diagnose PTSD using a combination of screening tools, interviews, and questionnaires. Mental health professionals use the DSM-5 criteria to diagnose PTSD. It includes eight ...

In psychology, the word trigger has most often been tied to trauma. A trauma is “an overwhelming event that outmatches a person’s ability to cope in the moment,” said Lisa Damour, a clinical ...

As computer games go, Tetris is one of the most mesmeric. Now, a team of researchers has found that the visual processing required to play the game can help sufferers ...

Holly Richardson struggled with flashbacks, anxiety and overwhelming feelings following the birth of her first daughter ...