From relentless cycles of intrusive memories to loneliness and physical pain, a new study from the University of East Anglia reveals the struggles of refugees who entered the U.K. as unaccompanied minors. Researchers interviewed ...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders are often characterized by fearful responses in specific situations that the mind learns to view as threatening. These fearful responses typically emerge following ...
A research team from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology), in collaboration with the IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini in Genoa (Italy), has demonstrated that traumatic experiences occurring ...
May 12, 2026
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A researcher from the University of Kansas has led a large-scale study of university undergraduates to better understand how psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating ...
May 4, 2026
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You might have heard people talking about their nervous system being "overloaded" or "dysregulated" when they're going through periods of heightened stress.
May 2, 2026
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Talking helps if you've been through a difficult experience. But for children who have been victims of or witnesses to domestic violence, this isn't always the case. They don't always perceive traditional support figures ...
May 1, 2026
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Car crashes, sports injuries, bad falls, severe burns and other sources of trauma can leave lasting scars in the minds of children and teens.
Apr 29, 2026
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Global figures estimate that around one in six women will experience sexual assault during their lifetime. These figures are not only high but also extremely concerning, given that sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Imagine a therapy session in which the patient doesn't just talk about their fear, but actually experiences it—standing on stage in front of an audience, sitting on an airplane, or entering a crowded room. This happens not ...
Apr 27, 2026
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For decades, neuroscientists have been trying to uncover the neural processes that allow humans and various other animals to recall emotional experiences of past events. Past studies have identified a network of brain regions ...
