Fear is an adaptive emotion that helps us cope with threatening situations. Deep within the temporal lobe of the brain is the amygdala, the most studied brain area involved in fear. The amygdala uses ...

A beam of sound, tuned to a frequency that passes harmlessly through the skull, can now quiet one of the brain’s most deeply ...

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, ...

A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.

Recent research and expert guidelines highlight how trauma can trigger long-term depression and PTSD, with overlapping symptoms requiring early, targeted intervention. Evidence-based therapies, ...

There are three different levels of trauma, and the experience of trauma can negatively affect the human brain in many different ways. According to information that has been posted on the Psychology ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Being “trauma-informed” has become a bit of a buzzword in education these days. A previous series in this blog attempted to provide an introduction to what it might mean for teachers. Today’s post ...