A new study published last week suggests the psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and some expect the treatment to be approved ...

A randomized controlled trial in 234 military personnel and veterans from four Texas locations found clinically significant reductions in PTSD symptoms in more than 60 percent of patients and ...

A new study finds PTSD is linked to measurable changes in routine blood tests, revealing how trauma affects the body beyond ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs advocates standard treatments for PTSD, including "exposure-based" treatments, which involve having sufferers repeatedly re-experience the traumatic event. The ...

PTSD symptoms aren’t insurmountable. Many medications can help improve your quality of life, each with its own pros and cons. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people in the ...

Researchers show why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research, centered on the body's stress hormone response, could pave the way for ...

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 ...

Work is a high-stress environment in many fields, whether meeting deadlines, handling sensitive information or trying to save someone’s life. It’s such an integral part of everyday life that it can ...

Many studies have found a strong association between PTSD and fibromyalgia. People with PTSD are significantly more likely to develop fibromyalgia or other chronic pain syndromes. Post-traumatic ...