Posts Tagged ‘PTSD’
Reduced Recognition of Fear and Sadness in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD impairs ability to recognize emotions from facial expressions. Facial expressions convey strong cues for someone’s emotional state and the ability to interpret these cues is crucial in social interaction. This ability is known to be compromised in many [Read More]
Can Traumatic Memories Be Erased?
Could veterans of war, rape victims and other people who have seen horrific crimes someday have the traumatic memories that haunt them weakened in their brains? In a new study, UCLA life scientists report a discovery that may make the reduction of such memories a reality. [Read More]
Larger Hippocampal Volume Associated With PTSD Recovery
A new study suggests, on average, people with greater hippocampal volume are better able to recover from post traumatic stress disorder than those with reduced hippocampal volume. [Read More]
The Fearless SM: Woman Missing Amygdala
A woman with bilateral damage relatively restricted to the amygdala is the subject of a case study reported today. SM, as she will be known to the public, seems able to experience emotions such as happiness and sadness normally, but shows no signs of fear. [Read More]
PTSD – Mental Toll of War Still Costly 20 Years Later
Some villages in Liberia have much higher rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, than others. [Read More]
PTSD Peaks in Women Aged 51-55 and Men Aged 41-45
New research shows that Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) peaks in men between the ages of 41-45 and in women between the ages 51-55. [Read More]
