Trauma resulting from combat, car accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse can leave a deep imprint on both the brain and body. The effects of these experiences ...

A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.

Memories of childhood trauma aren't set in stone — they can shift, resurface, or even diverge from the original event, ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it - military veterans, first responders, health ...

Traumatic experiences reorganize the brain, essentially rewiring it in an effect known as neuroplasticity. Early intervention ...

Elizabeth Lucas A UAB assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology has received a $3.5 ...

Trauma happens when you experience an event that is physically or emotionally harmful or even life-threatening. Your brain ...

There are many choices when it comes to healing past trauma so people can find the method that works best for them.

Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries ...

A promising new drug could help people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finally let go of trauma. This is the discovery of scientists at the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) and Ewha ...