Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as talk therapy and medication, do work for some veterans. But service dogs can make a difference when those methods fall short. By Dr. Leanne NieforthAssistant ProfessorPurdue University By Dr. Marguerite…
According to a new study, adding mindfulness to traditional therapy could be beneficial for soldiers with PTSD. By Adam HoffmanGreater Good editorial assistant Soldiers who return home in casts and caskets…
Survivors discover surprising benefits in the process of healing from a traumatic event. By Dr. Michaela HaasSolutions journalist and the author of Bouncing Forward: The Art and Science of Cultivating Resilience (Atria).…
People respond to trauma in different ways, with some people experiencing post-traumatic growth. By Dr. Alix WoolardSenior ResearcherTelethon Kids Institute Introduction Traumatic experiences are surprisingly common, with about three-quarters of the population dealing with some form of trauma…
People have probably always known about the psychological effects of experiencing life-threatening events such as, natural disasters or violent assault. By Mark CreamerProfessorial Fellow, Department of Psychiatry The University of Melbourne…
Psychologists are finding that moral code violations can leave an enduring mark — and may require new types of therapy. By Constance SommerFreelance health and science writer Introduction On a…
In addition to placebo effects, patients might be motivated to report they have gotten better, even when they haven’t. By Dr. Sam MoretonAssociate Lecturer, School of PsychologyUniversity of Wollongong Introduction As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists…
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media. By Dr. Arash JavanbakhtAssociate Professor of PsychiatryWayne State University Introduction Among the many emerging trends on social media, one recent concerning fad is a…
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle? By Dr. Shanta R. DubeAssociate Professor, School of Public HealthGeorgia State University Introduction Prevention is the mantra of modern medicine…
Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. By Dr. Laura VoithAssociate Professor of Applied Social SciencesCase Western Reserve University Introduction Support for survivors of domestic violence…
