Dogs can sniff trauma flashbacks on our breath By Michael Franco March 28, 2024 Dogs can already be helpful to those suffering from PTSD, and new research shows they might even be able to predict ...

Women at Hope Against Trafficking, a two-year program in Pontiac, say medical care, therapy and work helped them regain their lives after being trafficked.

The most recommended psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder emphasize exposure-based approaches (Foa and Rothbaum, 1998; Resick and Schnicke, 1993), encouraging patients to recount and ...

There’s yet another reason to love dogs. Humankind’s furry best friends could potentially sniff out flashbacks from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) before they happen, according to a study ...

Dogs' sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations, like an impending seizure or sudden hypoglycemia. Now, scientists have found evidence that ...

Methylone is a drug that is thought to enhance neuroplasticity. In a recent clinical trial, this drug led to clinically meaningful improvement in symptoms of PTSD.

Many of us have been told our whole lives that our mind-numbing games of choice are a waste of time, energy, and ‘rotting our brains’. And while they aren’t exactly doing wonders for our dopamine ...

As computer games go, Tetris is one of the most mesmeric. Now, a team of researchers has found that the visual processing required to play the game can help sufferers ...

A web of altered neurochemical pathways and physical brain changes result in post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The interplay between cortisol dysregulation, heightened norepinephrine levels, ...

Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.

You might find yourself avoiding prenatal appointments. A scan or pelvic exam leaves you unusually anxious. Even a gentle touch from someone you trust can suddenly feel overwhelming. For many people ...