Adults can help teenagers “ground” by asking them to notice and name things around them, by counting down from five. This ...
From the look on my patient’s face, I can tell that I am the last person he wants to see. Unfortunately, he has little choice as his internist won’t refill his prescription for Valium until he is ...
Whenever I give a client feedback that they meet criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I explain the four categories of symptoms that make up the disorder: intrusions, ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among the most challenging mental health conditions to treat effectively. While ...
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 ...
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 University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.
A video of a therapist discussing the psychological impulse to move away and start fresh as a "trauma response" went viral on TikTok. The video, posted by @lostgirltherapist, described as an ...