Understanding the difference between fear and emotional pain in PTSD could potentially inform new treatment approaches ...

Complex trauma significantly impacts a person's ability to live out day-to-day life. People suffering from complex traumatic stress disorders can often feel overwhelmed and stuck. But lots of research ...

Secondary Traumatic Stress is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) as a term for the emotional duress suffered by a professional who hears about ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

No one gets through life unscathed. But what trauma does to our brains is sometimes a result of factors outside of our control. This is especially true for children. When a fragile, growing brain ...

Parent Psychotherapy doesn’t just heal emotional wounds — it repairs a biological process that could benefit kids for life.

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Your life experiences can have long-lasting implications on your mental health. Traumatic situations that persist over time ...

The study tested the validity and reliability of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) to distinguish between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder ...

Is it trauma or just a tough phase? Your body holds the key to understanding the difference and finding an intentional path to healing. In recent years, the word “trauma” has become a common part of ...

Many people with complex PTSD use alcohol to self-medicate, which may lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often experience chronic emotional ...

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