Almost all Americans are familiar with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its long-term, sometimes devastating effects on people’s lives—crippling anxiety, depression, disturbing flashbacks, sleep problems, irritability, concentration difficulties, and much, much more.... Read more »
New research suggests accommodating a partner’s trauma symptoms hurts your own mental health and relationship. When a loved one struggles with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the natural instinct is often to help... Read more »
If you experience chronic pain and PTSD, you might find yourself stuck in a loop of unhelpful thinking and avoidance behaviors that backfire over time. Research shows that people with both chronic... Read more »
In the immediate aftermath of natural disasters, survivors often grapple with profound psychological distress. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), characterized by intrusive memories, anxiety, and emotional numbness, is especially common. However, not all... Read more »
Researchers have categorized divorce as the second most stressful event in adult life. Although divorce does not inherently fit the American Psychological Association’s (APA) trauma criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), similar... Read more »
Imagine standing in front of a tree, so close that all you can see is the texture of its bark. You cannot take a step back, cannot see the branches above or... Read more »