Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) sounds complicated, but the treatment itself is straightforward.

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Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...

Combining virtual reality exposure with low electrical brain stimulation offers promising results for people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, a study published Wednesday in JAMA ...

Brenden Borrowman, a retired Army veteran, founded Neurova Labs to focus on treating the physiological injury underlying ...

Vietnam veterans fought a second war at home to get recognition and treatment. That fight created the modern VA mental health ...

Over more than 30 years, Peoria resident Michael Burns was diagnosed with everything from ADHD to PTSD to depression, but it was not until he did his own research that he found a diagnosis that fit: ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are investigating whether blocking serotonin in the brain could help treat PTSD and anxiety disorders. Image credit: Producciones Visualix/Stocksy. People with ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...

Although there is no controlled research supporting the idea that patients need to be prepared to start evidenced-based treatments (EBTs) like cognitive processing therapy (CPT) or prolonged exposure ...

Learn what not to say to someone with PTSD. Show empathy and support with better communication strategies to aid healing and understanding.