Researchers at Virginia Tech found that PTSD from witnessing trauma triggers distinct brain changes compared to firsthand ...

When relationship experiences trigger emotional overreactions in us, we can learn to recover more quickly to prevent ...

New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand.

In addition, recurrent bad dreams can strengthen the emotional intensity of the trauma itself. Instead of helping to resolve ...

Examples of traumatic events that can trigger PTSD include sexual assault, physical violence, and military combat. PTSD can also occur in the wake of a motor vehicle accident, a natural disaster ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand.

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.