Tag: PTSD

Study finds heightened attention to surprise in veterans with PTSD

From the Virginia Tech press release: Fireworks on nights other than the fourth of July or New Year’s Eve might be nothing more than inconsiderate neighbors, but for veterans with… Read more »

Study suggests pregnant women with PTSD have higher levels of stress hormone cortisol

From the University of Michigan press release: Research has shown that a woman’s emotional and physical health during pregnancy impacts a developing fetus. However, less is known about the effect… Read more »

Study suggests many cancer survivors are living with PTSD

From the Wiley press release: A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several months after diagnosis, and many of these patients continued… Read more »

Researchers develop psychotherapy treatment for refugees’ trauma

From the Bielefeld University press release: They are suffering from nightmares, flashbacks, depression, or anxiety disorders: refugees coming to Germany from conflict areas are frequently traumatized. ‘Realistic estimates state that… Read more »

Locus coeruleus activity linked with hyperarousal in PTSD

From the Elsevier press release: A new study in Biological Psychiatry has linked signs of heightened arousal and reactivity — a core symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — to overactivity of… Read more »

Study identifies mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughts

From the University of Cambridge press release: Scientists have identified a key chemical within the ‘memory’ region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why… Read more »

Study suggests that brain region for balance, movement also involved in processing traumatic memories

From the Thomas Jefferson University press release: Patients diagnosed and treated for a long-term potentially fatal diseases such as cancer, can accumulate distressing and traumatic experiences along the way. A new… Read more »

Study suggests rapid eye movement sleep may dampen sensitivity to fearful stimuli

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Higher quality sleep patterns are associated with reduced activity in brain regions involved in fear learning, according to a study of young adults published… Read more »

Study suggests predicting depression and PTSD before deployment could help soldiers cope

From the BioMed Central press release: A set of validated, self-reported questions administered early in a soldier’s career could predict mental health problems such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)… Read more »