A new study provides the first direct evidence that experiencing acute trauma can cause the onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder or make existing symptoms worse. Following the October 7th attacks in ...

Trauma can leave deep scars, both visible and invisible. For those in recovery, walking the minefield of potential triggers is a daily challenge. However, with the right support, these individuals can ...

When survivors of the October 7th attacks returned to what was left of their homes, many carried with them more than grief or post-traumatic stress. A new study shows that the trauma also fueled an ...

Financial advisors and their industry can either help heal trauma tied to money and wealth — or worsen it, hurting people's finances and increasing the disparities, according to a new book.

Relationships can become emotional minefields where the smallest comment triggers an explosive reaction or complete shutdown. What makes someone who was laughing just moments ago suddenly withdraw ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

There is a famous scene in the film Good Will Hunting where Robin Williams, playing a therapist, compassionately repeats the line, “It’s not your fault,” to Will, a troubled young man with ...

Two recent studies offer new clues about how the brain copes with traumatic events that can trigger flashbacks and lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Do you suffer from some form of PTSD?