Tag: trauma

Brain-imaging study links cannabinoid receptors to post-traumatic stress disorder

From the NYU Langone Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a… Read more »

Study suggests traumatic brain injury worsens outcomes for those with nonepileptic seizures

From the Lifespan press release via EurekAlert!: A new study by a Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can significantly increase the odds of having… Read more »

Study suggests part of hippocampus may play role in modulating anxiety

From the Columbia University Medical Center press release via ScienceDaily: Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have found the first evidence that selective activation of the dentate gyrus, a portion… Read more »

Study examines how repeated aggression triggers social aversion in mice

From the CNRS (Délégation Paris Michel-Ange) press release via ScienceDaily: One of the mechanisms involved in the onset of stress-induced depression has been highlighted in mice by researchers from CNRS,… Read more »

Study suggests stroke survivors with PTSD more likely to avoid treatment

From the Columbia University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: A new survey of stroke survivors has shown that those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to adhere… Read more »

Study suggests community togetherness plays vital role in coping with tragedies

From the Virginia Tech press release via EurekAlert!: Community solidarity and support have remarkable benefits for people coping with traumatic mass shootings, according to an American-Finnish research study recently published… Read more »