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 ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and across Arizona, purple lights are shining to spark conversations about healing and hope. But for many survivors who find the strength ...

Not all painful experiences in childhood are traumatic. But childhood trauma is prevalent and can cause significant problems ...

We all probably know about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a cluster of symptoms that a person might suffer after a traumatic event or series of events such as a car crash, a natural disaster, or ...

University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants diagnosed with PTSD and complex PTSD for a clinical study aimed at improving understanding of its impacts on the brain and overall ...

"There are several sentiments that people might say to a person with PTSD that fall short of validating their experience and centering them as the expert on their needs," says Deborah Vinall, PsyD, a ...

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 ...

Traumatic brain injury is associated with a significantly higher risk for post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidality compared with orthopedic trauma.

Though often assumed to be primarily associated with military service, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a potential outcome for anyone experiencing trauma. Research shows that approximately 13 ...