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Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Traumatic experiences such as assault or a road accident can give rise to nightmares, flashbacks and other mental reactions, and accessible therapy is needed to prevent exacerbation of the problems.

18 Sep 2021

Study evaluates ICU workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

A high proportion of staff working in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced mental health conditions, according to a new study.

21 Jul 2021

Many coal miners suffering from black lung disease struggle with mental-health issues

More than a third of coal miners and former coal miners suffering from black lung disease struggle with depression, and more than one in 10 has recently considered suicide, a new study finds.

8 Jul 2021

How women in England faced childbirth in the COVID-19 pandemic

Pregnant women have suffered considerable uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were the effects of the virus on the baby unknown, but social restrictions in place threatened their ability to plan their delivery experience or have their birthing partners with them. This is the focus of a new paper, which illustrates the need to provide proper guidance and support to pregnant women during such periods, especially allowing them to feel supported and in control of their childbirth experience.

8 Jul 2021

New drug can significantly reduce flashbacks and nightmares in PTSD patients

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rings a bell for many, due to its rampant references in pop culture, and more, importantly, its prevalence in today's society. It is only probable that this disorder, which develops after shocking or dangerous events, would unfortunately affect the lives of many people.

7 Jul 2021

Resting heart rate variability predicts emotional resilience during COVID-19 restrictions

An interesting new study available as a preprint on the medRxiv* server suggests that vagally-mediated heart rate variability (vmHRV) is a physiological marker of resilience to stress by indicating how well an individual handles the emotions when faced with changes in the surroundings.

28 Jun 2021

Effects of COVID-19 infection persist in patients even post-treatment

Patients infected by COVID-19 suffer cognitive and behavioral problems lasting even 2 months post-hospital release.

21 Jun 2021

Increased screen time during COVID-19 correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress

Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress, according to research led by investigators at the Saint James School of Medicine on the Caribbean island nation, Saint Vincent.

21 Jun 2021

Study reveals the interplay between proteins that control the body's stress response

The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood.

21 Jun 2021

COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive, behavioral problems after discharge, study finds

COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive and behavioral problems two months after being discharged from hospital, a new study presented at the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) has found.

21 Jun 2021

Mental health effects common among mild and severe cases of COVID-19

Findings on mental health outcomes of COVID-19 infection show frequent symptoms associated with lasting neurological symptoms.

4 Jun 2021

European Virtual Institute receives award to explore brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior

A Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network will explore the brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior thanks to funding of 4.5 million euros by the European Research Council.

3 Jun 2021

Study identifies most persistent neurological problems during long COVID-19

Neuropsychiatric issues have been frequently reported in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) long-haulers. A new study on the medRxiv* preprint server has found which neurological symptoms are likely to persist after a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

10 May 2021

Experts debate on the true incidence and overdiagnosis of PTSD

Some clinicians are concerned that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis has risen throughout Western society since the late 1980s. Is this correct? And if so, has the true incidence of PTSD really spiralled out of control, or has it simply become overdiagnosed?

6 May 2021

Frontline health workers experienced unprecedented levels of stress during the pandemic

During the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency department doctors, nurses and other frontline staff experienced unprecedented levels of stress and emotional exhaustion that included nightmares or insomnia, according to a UC San Francisco-led study of emergency departments across the country.

9 Apr 2021

COVID-19 pandemic increases risk of suicides in veterans wtih post-traumatic stress disorder

The U.S. military veteran population is known to have abnormally high rates of suicide, so health officials have been concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic might elevate risk of psychiatric disorders, particularly among those suffering from post-traumatic stress and related disorders.

9 Apr 2021

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) News and Research

Latest Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) News and Research

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Study evaluates ICU workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many coal miners suffering from black lung disease struggle with mental-health issues

How women in England faced childbirth in the COVID-19 pandemic

New drug can significantly reduce flashbacks and nightmares in PTSD patients

Resting heart rate variability predicts emotional resilience during COVID-19 restrictions

Effects of COVID-19 infection persist in patients even post-treatment

Increased screen time during COVID-19 correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress

Study reveals the interplay between proteins that control the body's stress response

COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive, behavioral problems after discharge, study finds

Mental health effects common among mild and severe cases of COVID-19

European Virtual Institute receives award to explore brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior

Study identifies most persistent neurological problems during long COVID-19

Experts debate on the true incidence and overdiagnosis of PTSD

Frontline health workers experienced unprecedented levels of stress during the pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic increases risk of suicides in veterans wtih post-traumatic stress disorder

Neuroscape Psychedelics Division at UCSF to advance psychedelics research and therapies

Study: Graphene nanoparticles interfere with the development of anxiety-related behaviors in vertebrates

Psychiatric and cognitive problems in large number of COVID-19 survivors

Study demonstrates long-term neuropsychological consequences following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) News and Research

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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