What does being 'trauma‑informed' actually mean?
What does it mean for a hospital to offer "trauma-informed care?" How about a hairdresser? Or even a paint color consultant?
Jun 16, 2026
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
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What's the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts?
We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as "Where did I leave my car keys?" But every now and then, a strange and distressing thought might pop into our mind, such as "What if I hurt ...
Jun 14, 2026
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Written exposure therapy can provide transformative, scalable PTSD care
JMIR Publications today released an article on a brief, scalable intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in its News and Perspectives section. Authored by JMIR correspondent Candice Marie Sage, Ph.D., "Written Exposure ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Q&A: The dismantling of US global aid is a cascading crisis, say experts
The 2025 executive order dismantling U.S. Agency for International Development programs canceled 90% of the agency's contracts and grants, destabilizing health systems globally.
Jun 12, 2026
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Our brains may be automatically filtering out negative words
We tend to assume that emotionally charged words are more likely to grab our attention. An insult shouted across a crowded room or a disturbing phrase overheard on television can seem impossible to ignore. But a new study ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Low-cost mental health tool helps refugees in limbo
A simple self-help workbook paired with brief phone support can make a measurable difference to the mental health of displaced refugees, a new study has found. In Indonesia, where UNSW researchers tested the intervention, ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless. A neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.
Jun 11, 2026
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Does the body really 'keep the score' after trauma? How the debunked idea of 'repressed memories' is making a comeback
Have you heard someone say online or in casual conversation, when responding to someone's struggles, "well, the body keeps the score"?
Jun 10, 2026
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Dreaming under anesthesia may make surgery feel less scary, study finds
A new study suggests anesthesiologists may be able to safely increase the likelihood that patients dream during surgery—and that those dreams are typically positive, calming and associated with a better overall surgical experience.
Jun 9, 2026
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Keeping kids and canines safe together
A little over a year ago, about a dozen members of the Johns Hopkins Child Injury Prevention Network logged onto their monthly Zoom call. For those working in bustling emergency departments, the meeting is a chance to brainstorm ...
Jun 9, 2026
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