Traumatic vs. Sad memories: How PTSD Alters Brain Function
A study reveals that PTSD affects how the brain processes traumatic memories differently from sad memories, offering insights for targeted treatments. A new analysis of…
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Rapid Relief: Ketamine’s Surprisingly Swift Treatment of PTSD and Depression
Recent research indicates that ketamine, traditionally an anesthetic, can quickly reduce PTSD and depression symptoms. This finding is significant given the slow onset of traditional…
Debunking Freud: Suppressing Negative Thoughts May Be Good for Mental Health
The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, according to a new study from scientists…
War’s Echoes: How Childhood Traumas Amplify PTSD Risk for Military Veterans
A recent study shows that military personnel who suffered abuse during childhood are more prone to PTSD when deployed. The research, analyzing 50 peer-reviewed articles,…
Breaking the Cycle – How Sleep Spindles Can Help With PTSD
A recent study has revealed that sleep spindles, which are brief bursts of brain activity captured by EEG during a specific stage of sleep, may…
Blood Markers Reveal Hidden Clues to PTSD Diagnosis and Treatment
Findings suggest blood tests could aid PTSD diagnosis, treatment, and even prevention efforts. A new study found that people who are currently suffering or face…
When These Neurons Are Activated by Chronic Stress – Behavioral Problems Like Depression and PTSD Result
Chronic stress has a clear effect on our behavior, causing issues such as depression, a decrease in enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities, and even post-traumatic…
Commonly Used Blood Pressure Drug Could Help Treat PTSD
Researchers have discovered that Clonidine, a drug typically used to treat blood pressure, could also be used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. Unlike similar…
Paving the Way for New PTSD Treatments – Scientists Reveal How the Brain Stores Remote Fear Memories
A study conducted by UC Riverside researchers on mice may pave the way for new innovative treatments for individuals with PTSD. A mouse study from…
Can Neuroimaging Reveal the Roots of Psychiatric Disorders Like PTSD?
A Yale study says not yet. A recent study led by Yale University highlights that while neuroimaging holds great potential in connecting specific symptoms of…
Scientists Reveal How Trauma Changes the Brain
Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s life. Recent research has shed light on how traumatic events can alter the physical structure of…
New Research: Fearlessness Can Be Learned
The absence of a specific serotonin receptor has been linked to a reduction in previously acquired fear responses. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role…
Stem Cells Reveal: How Neurons From PTSD Patients React to Stress
First induced pluripotent stem cell model of PTSD offers insights into underlying genetics and opportunities for new therapies. Researchers have just made a finding that…
Unlocking the Power of Our Emotional Memory To Cure Mental Health Disorders Like Depression and PTSD
Neuroscientists show that it’s possible to turn the volume down on a negative memory by stimulating other, happier ones. Even though you may not realize…
National Economic Burden of PTSD Is “Staggering” – More Than $230 Billion in Annual Costs
U.S. civilian, military populations combine for more than $230 billion in annual costs. A new study finds that the national economic burden of PTSD goes…
Increased Myelin in Brain’s Gray Matter Linked to Anxiety and PTSD
Resilience to stress and differential symptoms correlate with regional changes in the brain. A recent study links anxiety behavior in rats, as well as post…
Psychedelic Drug From Magic Mushrooms – Psilocybin – Can Be Safely Administered With No Detrimental Effects in Healthy People
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with COMPASS Pathways, has established that psilocybin can…
Ketamine Therapy Quickly Reduces Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a review of all the available evidence. A…