Playing the video game Tetris can significantly reduce a hallmark symptom of PTSD- unpleasant and intrusive memories of a traumatic event. The corresponding study was published in BMC Medicine. Tetris ...

There is relatively little empirical research into the flashback phenomenon. Nevertheless, flashbacks are a common distressing symptom people experience in the aftermath of surviving a traumatic event ...

Triggers and Flashbacks A trigger is anything that reminds you of the traumatic event. It could be a sound, a smell, a sight, or even a feeling. Say you were in a car accident. Hearing screeching ...

Millions of Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What is the neuroscience behind PTSD? A new study has honed in on specific brain regions that become smaller in people with ...

A growing body of research suggests astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells once dismissed as support players, may lead the way ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is far from easy.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after sexual abuse can cause symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of fear. Doctors and mental health professionals can provide support and ...

Playing the classic video game Tetris could offer a novel approach to reducing distressing memories following trauma, a new trial has indicated. Researchers found that health workers who engaged with ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect teenagers in ways that are easy to overlook. After experiencing trauma, some may struggle with nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, or withdrawal from ...