Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of rape and sexual assault. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. When Karestan Koenen was working for the Peace Corps in ...

The wounds of war are not just physical. They can be as severe mentally as any gunshot or explosive scarring. The levels of trauma across Israel following Oct. 7 have plunged it into a mental health ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Cars came to a screeching ...

Brainspotting is a type of psychotherapy typically used for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves finding a fixed-eye position that supports you in processing trauma or pain.

"Am I ever going to get over this?" Anna cried in my office. She had spent years grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic childhood, marked by neglect and emotional abuse at the hands of her ...

It can be incredibly difficult for kids and teens starting the school year while coping with a recent tragedy. How can teens and kids can support one another during a difficult time? What signs can ...

"Never apologize for not fitting into a form. We didn’t ask for our bodies to be broken" -- Erik-John Fuhrer After delving into how Fuhrer's newest poetry collection, Gellar Studies (2023), shows the ...

Police officers are the ones who risk their lives every day to respond to the calls most people hope they never have to face. But for many officers, the danger doesn’t end when the call is over.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Law enforcement responded to a road rage incident on Interstate 495 near Washington, DC, on March 1, that left a woman and a dog ...