Tag: trauma

Study shows that maltreated children show same pattern of brain activity as combat soldiers

From the University College London press release: Children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of activity in their brains as soldiers exposed to combat, new research has shown…. Read more »

Study identifies risk factors for chronic PTSD in PTSD sufferers

From the Florida State University press release: A Florida State University clinical psychologist has identified factors that could cause some women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to have chronic, persistent… Read more »

Psychologists Stress the Importance of Memory in Preventing Relapse after Therapy

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Addictions, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder—such painful and harmful problems are recalcitrant to treatment. In the clinic, a person may suppress the association… Read more »