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 ...

In women who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may vary over the course of the menstrual cycle, with more symptoms during the first few days of the cycle when the ...

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and insomnia might be sex specific, and it is important to screen patients diagnosed with chronic insomnia for PTSD symptoms. The relationship between ...

The severity of symptoms in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) varies greatly across individuals in the first year after trauma and it remains difficult to predict whether someone might worsen, ...

Primary care clinicians can effectively use antidepressants to treat patients with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study found. The trial, published in JAMA Psychiatry, ...

I recently reported on why millions of people with PTSD struggle to get a diagnosis. The experts I spoke with said that some widespread beliefs about the condition can be harmful. Here are a few ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after sexual abuse can cause symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of fear. Doctors and mental health professionals can provide support and ...

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