Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life
Experiencing trauma and adversity during childhood has been linked to a greater risk of tooth loss later in life.... Read More...
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Some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others
Oxytocin and cortisol levels are higher in women with dissociative PTSD.... Read More...
What Mass Shootings do to Those Not Shot: Social Consequences of Gun Violence
Researchers report on the social and psychological consequences exposure to mass shootings have on survivors, first responders and the community as a whole.... Read More...
Separation From Parents Removes Child’s Most Important Protection and Generates a New Trauma
Researchers discuss the psychological effects of early life stress and parental separation. ... Read More...
Content of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma Levels
Researchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.... Read More...
Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified
A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.... Read More...
Trauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ Breakthrough
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation. ... Read More...
Modifying Memories During Sleep Could Reduce Trauma
A new study looks how it may be possible to help reduce trauma associated with bad memories while we sleep.... Read More...
After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many
Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.... Read More...
Harmful Effects of Stress on the Brain and Promising Approaches for Relief
Researchers present new findings about how stress takes a toll on the whole body.... Read More...
Stress Heightens Fear of Threats From the Past
A new study reveals coupling old memories with a stressful event can make people perceive harmless situations as dangerous.... Read More...
How Fear Can Develop Out of Others’ Traumas
The endogenous opioid system may be responsible for learned fear based on the trauma of others, researchers report.... Read More...