Complex PTSD describes the existence of long-term trauma. An artist, a therapist, and a researcher seek to unravel the nuances of C-PTSD, while still pursuing joy and healing. Post-traumatic stress ...

Long-term trauma, such as abuse or captivity, can lead to Complex PTSD, which causes problems with identity, relationships, ...

We all probably know about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a cluster of symptoms that a person might suffer after a traumatic event or series of events such as a car crash, a natural disaster, or ...

Whereas someone may develop PTSD after a single traumatic event, like an assault, CPTSD can occur with repeated trauma, such ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...

CPTSD includes symptoms like avoidance, intrusions, and emotional and relationship difficulties. Children with CPTSD may act out trauma during play and become very clingy. Seek medical attention if ...

Sexual trauma appears to be a major driver of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) in youth, who also have greater negative posttraumatic cognitions, depression, and panic. Seventy-two of 120 ...

University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants diagnosed with PTSD and complex PTSD for a clinical study aimed at improving understanding of its impacts on the brain and overall ...

A new study from the University of Georgia has found that complex post-traumatic stress disorder—a type of PTSD caused by chronic, long-lasting or repeated traumatic events—plays an important role in ...

Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...

Iraq War veteran Dave Crenshaw has re-learned to live despite his complex PTSD, thanks largely to his service dog, Doc, a black labrador/pointer mix that senses, even before Crenshaw does, when his ...