Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can be caused by long-term trauma. This can include prolonged child abuse or domestic violence. According to the ...

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 ...

The diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has undergone much more than a minor tweaking or superficial facelift in the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5. This guidebook to ...

The average age of the women in this sample was 33.7 years (standard deviation [SD] = 9.52; range, 8-64 years). Forty-seven percent (n = 74) of the abused women were African American, 46% (n = 72) ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects thousands of South Africans exposed to violence, abuse and trauma, yet many people ...

PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) and psychosis are two distinct mental health conditions, but they can sometimes overlap. In some cases, PTSD can lead to psychotic symptoms. This is sometimes ...

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or ...

A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare ...

A new digital resource co-created by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers and trauma survivors will streamline access to resources and tools for clinicians who support people with complex ...