Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma and stress-related disorder that may develop after exposure to an event or ordeal in which death or severe physical harm occurred or was threatened.

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Traumatic brain injury cases demand medical proof, expert testimony, and precise damage calculations to secure long-term ...

Post-Traumatic Growth is the positive psychological change that some individuals experience after a life crisis or traumatic event. Post-traumatic growth doesn’t deny deep distress, but rather posits ...

Veterans with traumatic brain injury who were treated with the psychedelic ibogaine saw improvements in daily functioning and mental health symptoms. Ibogaine was given alongside intravenous magnesium ...

Everyone hopes they’ll avoid the worst life has to offer—accidents, illness, loss or violence. Unfortunately, few of us will get through life unscathed. According to recent PTSD research, 75 percent ...

For veterans, PTSD symptoms can start soon after coming home from war, or long after that. (Photo credit: E+/Getty Images) When time passes after a traumatic event, it's natural to think your mind and ...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology While much of the physical brain damage occurs instantly – called the primary stage of injury – ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is closely related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it usually involves more severe symptoms because it develops from experiencing ...