When national tragedy strikes, the urge to light up isn't just a habit, it is a psychological defense mechanism.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with trauma triggers can feel overwhelming and isolating. Sometimes, it’s like a wave crashing over you without warning, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Money can be a considerable cause of stress during the holiday season. Whether you don’t have enough ...

For many, kids and adults alike, Halloween is an exciting and fun-filled time of the year of costumes, trick-or-treating, giving people a chance to try on another persona, or becoming your favorite ...

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a team of psychologists and psychiatrists noticed an unsettling pattern among survivors: obsessions and compulsions that hadn't been there before ...

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 ...

Before we can even begin to understand what our triggers are trying to tell us, we need to get a clear understanding of what is and what is not a trigger. So, first, let’s consider the differences.

Experimental scientist Ilknur Özen and clinical scientist Niklas Marklund, professor at Lund University and neurosurgical consultant at Skåne University hospital. Facts about the study: Basic research ...

Springtime is a perfect time to begin decluttering your home, given the theme of renewal and freshness. But what happens when some items you’d like to toss have special meaning or a connection to ...

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 ...

A study reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta -- a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that vascular ...