When people talk about acute PTSD, they are likely referring to acute stress disorder, which is also called post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS). Acute stress disorder symptoms occur within the first ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma and stress-related disorder that may develop after exposure to an event or ordeal in which death or severe physical harm occurred or was threatened.

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new study, 68% of trauma-exposed individuals reported that emotional pain (guilt, ...

CPTSD is a lifelong condition that may cause you to have mood swings, risky behaviors, and relationship challenges. Therapy ...

Stress disorders include acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. They originate from major stress or traumatic events. Stress is a natural response to life’s ...

A web of altered neurochemical pathways and physical brain changes result in post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The interplay between cortisol dysregulation, heightened norepinephrine levels, ...

The FDA granted de novo approval for a neuromodulation device to treat symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress ...

Trauma is everywhere today—but what does it really mean? This explainer traces its history, evolving definitions, and the ...

The first article in a three-part series on trauma, Fergus Falls Daily Journal partners with local mental health ...

Anger is often a normal response to the intense threat associated with trauma. Anger puts your body into a “survival” mode and activates your energy to protect yourself or others. However, for some, ...