Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...

If you've ever felt stuck in old pain, these trauma-healing methods could finally move you forward. Trauma doesn't just leave scars on the heart; it leaves what some experts call a "brain wound." When ...

Relationship trauma leaves invisible wounds that can affect every aspect of life. While these emotional scars may feel permanent, therapy offers proven pathways to healing and growth. Understanding ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The ...

Overthinking is not just a habit or personality quirk — it’s often your brain trying to protect you. Psychology suggests it can be a trauma response shaped by past experiences, emotional wounds, and ...

Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop stress-related conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...

FOR DECADES, Martin Teicher, M.D., Ph.D., has investigated the impact of trauma on the developing brain. He is currently an associate professor of ...

When Gabe Brown woke from a coma last January at UPMC Mercy hospital, he could do little more than tilt his head and shift ...

In our current clinical landscape, “trauma” has become a ubiquitous term—both in the scientific literature and in popular discourse. The word is invoked in diagnostic manuals, self-help books, and ...

A man who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a car accident 10 years ago says he has lost several jobs as the incident ...

Despite growing awareness, many clinicians remain reluctant to screen for trauma, according to Dr Melinyshyn. Concerns like ...