Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a mental health condition that can develop soon after a traumatic event, such as a car accident, assault, or serious injury. While many people experience stress after ...

Trauma may be even more complex than previously thought. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often portrayed in popular media as subjects experiencing hypervigilance, flashbacks, and nightmares.

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, ...

When tragedy strikes, entire communities can be left reeling. A UNSW researcher says recovery from collective trauma depends ...

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 ...

Trauma is often viewed as a painful memory that gradually fades with time. While many people recover naturally after distressing experiences, some continue to experience persistent psychological ...

Are you or someone you live with struggling with PTSD and feeling overwhelmed about your treatment choices? Thousands of studies on the treatment of PTSD can offer conflicting information. Which ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after ...

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