FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 3, 2016·7 min readPTSD Linked to Accelerated AgingTwo new studies of veterans draw a link between PTSD and accelerated, premature aging.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 13, 2015·4 min readReduced Heart Rate Variability May Be a Contributing Risk Factor for PTSDAccording to a new study, U.S Marines with reduced heart rate variability prior to deployment displayed increased vulnerability to PTSD upon return.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 1, 2015·4 min readSeverity of PTSD Could Be Predicted by Specific GeneThe gene SKA2 appears to predict more severe PTSD symptoms, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 1, 2015·5 min readBlocking Memory Pathway Could Prevent PTSDA new study reports that serotonin promotes the consolidation of traumatic memories following stress events. Additionally, SSRI medications which are commonly prescribed for PTSD may make the condition worse by enhancing the effects of serotonin.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·4 min readCombat Veterans PTSD Symptoms Helped With Attention Controlled Video GamesNew studies report that a computerized attention control training program can reduce the effects of PTSD in combat veterans.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 22, 2015·5 min readPTSD Symptoms Still Apparent in Some Vietnam War Veterans 40 Years OnThe study also found coexisting major depression in almost 40 percent of veterans with current war zone PTSD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 1, 2015·3 min readCortisol Reinforces Traumatic MemoriesAccording to a new study, cortisol strengthens traumatic memories, both when the memory is formed and when it is reconsolidated.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 8, 2015·4 min readPTSD Linked to Accelerated AgingA new study reports people with PTSD may also be at risk of accelerated aging.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 6, 2014·4 min readPregnant Women with PTSD More Likely to Give Birth PrematurelyA new study reports pregnant women with PTSD are at increased risk of preterm birth.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 30, 2014·3 min readPotential Drug Target for PTSD PreventionResearchers identify a drug which appears to make memories of fearsome events less durable in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2014·5 min readStudy in Mice Raises Question: Could PTSD Involve Immune Cell Response to Stress?A new study reports that after chronic stress, primed immune cells cause an excessive reaction to a later event.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2014·4 min readNew Evidence That Chronic Stress Predisposes Brain to Mental IllnessResearchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.Read More
