Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

Let me start by being very clear about two things: First, the term “high-functioning PTSD” is not an official diagnostic term. You will not find it in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or ...

Articles about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often focus on physical violence. But emotional abuse can also cause PTSD. Some research suggests it may be as harmful as, or even more harmful ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deciding whether MDMA, a mind-altering compound better known as ecstasy, can be used as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. On Tuesday, an FDA ...

Last week, comedian Kathy Griffin took to social media to share her recent mental health struggles in a video. In it, Griffin reveals between deep breaths how she had an eight-hour panic attack the ...

After this month's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, we learned the alleged gunman, Specialist Ivan Lopez, was being assessed for post-traumatic stress disorder - despite having never seen combat during ...

Moral injury can occur if someone does or witnesses something that violates their personal moral beliefs. They may feel guilty, ashamed, or angry or feel that they have experienced a betrayal. The ...

The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles ...

Karan Johar’s thriller reality show The Traitors may have thrilled its viewers, but for one of its contestants, the experience left deeper scars. Anshula Kapoor, daughter of producer Boney Kapoor and ...