Celebrities and public figures have recently been more open about mental health conditions they deal with. This is a positive sign of vanishing stigma of mental illness and is also helps in reducing ...

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 ...

People joke about having post-traumatic stress disorder if their coffee order is wrong, says Elena Breese, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor from Phoenix, Arizona. “But I wish people understood how ...

Trauma can have a lasting impact on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Whether it stems from a life-threatening event, a history of abuse, or a deeply distressing experience, trauma can lead ...

Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Tickle College of Engineering and UT Institute of Agriculture are partnering with technology development firm CFD Research Corporation to create ...

For many who serve in our military, trauma experienced during deployment doesn’t end when they return home. Post-traumatic stress disorder is disturbingly common among veterans, particularly those who ...

With some studies suggesting that 6 to 10 percent of primary care patients are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, consideration should be given to the role of primary care providers in PTSD ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — University of Tennessee researchers are helping develop a new medical device that uses biomarkers in blood to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions.

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 ...