A new study published in Biological Psychiatry00993-X/fulltext) suggests that brain activity in specific regions before experiencing a traumatic event may help predict whether an individual will ...

When it comes to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), much of the clinical research focuses on improving the condition rather than predicting it. However, a new study carried out at Tufts University ...

Have you ever questioned why you—or someone close to you—froze, went numb, or seemed to shut down in the midst of trauma? Maybe you’ve replayed the moment, asking, “Why didn’t I fight back? Why didn’t ...

A web of altered neurochemical pathways and physical brain changes result in post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The interplay between cortisol dysregulation, heightened norepinephrine levels, ...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that posttraumatic stress disorder may be linked to altered communication between specific parts of the amygdala and other brain ...

The amygdala is a part of the brain important for emotional responses, especially fear. It is thought to be important in anxiety disorders. A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in different ...

This post is in response to Joe is Not His Amygdala By George R. Mastroianni Ph.D. In his recent posting, “Joe is Not His Amygdala,” Dr. George Mastroianni argues that we should not re-name PTSD “post ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Have you ever wondered why you jump when you’re startled? Maybe you wonder why you have a harder time handling stress and anxiety than your friends and family do. Part of the reason might lie in your ...

Imagine getting up in the middle of the night, and starting to drive your car around town or preparing a big dish of dog food and eating it—and although your eyes are wide open, you’re sound asleep.