trauma

The wildfires this summer have broken records in Germany and are unlikely to subside in future. Psychologists say post-traumatic stress disorder caused by such disasters is serious but can be treated if people seek help.

An analysis of UK trauma data indicates severe e-scooter accidents result in distinct injury patterns. Compared to motorcyclists and cyclists, injured e-scooter riders suffer significantly higher proportions of traumatic brain injuries and internal organ damage.

Addressing the harmful chemical processes that accompany blunt force trauma to the brain can reduce the risk of long-term disability.

A new systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry brings together 68 studies from the first two years after the October 7 attacks, offering insights that extend far beyond Israel into how prolonged conflict, cumulative exposure and continuing threat can shape post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression and addiction-related outcomes.

IntroductionComplex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is associated with dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, measurable through heart rate variability (HRV); however, the impact of sensorimotor approaches on these markers remains poorly documented. This single-case study examines variations in HRV indices across a ten-session weekly protocol of Clay Field Therapy (CFT) in a 58-yea…

BackgroundModerate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI) is associated with significant mortality. Post-injury coagulopathy, involving elevated fibrinolysis (reflected by D-dimer) and platelet consumption (reflected by platelet count), contributes to acute neurological deterioration and poor outcomes. This study evaluated the potential association of the D-dimer to platelet ratio (DPR) with 28…

Nightmares are among the most distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. For many people living with PTSD, frightening dreams replay traumatic events over and over, causing sudden awakenings, panic and poor sleep. These nightly experiences can make recovery much harder because restful sleep is essential for mental health. Researchers at Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin have reporte…

Individuals admitted to the emergency department (ED) following a traumatic injury who had a previous history of traumatic sexual violence had significantly greater symptoms of PTSD than those without that prior history, according to a report in JAMA Psychiatry .

Carmen Alvarez, PhD, CRNP, CNM, FAAN, and Sara F. Jacoby, PhD, MPH, MSN, FAAN, from Penn Nursing's Department of Family and Community Health, have co-authored a guest editorial in Research in Nursing & Health, examining how chronic stress, trauma, and violence shape physical health and well-being across the lifespan. The editorial highlights a special issue of 16 empirical papers, guest edited by…

Harm reduction is a practical, person-centred approach rooted in empathy, dignity, and respect, aimed at reducing the negative consequences of risky behaviours.

Trauma researchers need professional norms that allow brief, humane acknowledgment when acute trauma directly affects a scientific community.

On the day of writing this blog about vicarious trauma, in a sad twist of irony, I found out a dear friend passed away.

Ryan Timmermans, an Army veteran who did multiple tours in Afghanistan, invites former soldiers to live away from running water and the power grid in a self-sufficient community in Northern New Mexico. Timmermans believes the simple lifestyle is more therapeutic than anything the government can provide. The post Can Living Off-Grid Heal Soldiers with PTSD? An Afghanistan War Vet in New Mexico Bel…

BackgroundAncestral trauma may result in increased sensitivity to adverse events among offspring. This increased sensitivity may be expressed in heightened PTSD symptoms, and by experiencing intrusive linkage between ancestral trauma and current traumatic events experienced by offspring. Sleep problems are another major consequence of traumatic events, but they have been underexplored in the cont…

BackgroundAfghan youth continue to face chronic war-related trauma, terrorist violence, and severe disruptions to education and social support systems, resulting in high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. There is a critical need for culturally responsive, low-intensity, and feasible psychological interventions that can be delivered in low-resour…

The research, published in the journal Maturitas, links trauma experienced to the onset of the menopause up to 20 months earlier and an increase in hot flushes, depression and cardiometabolic health problems.

Vitamin C is best known for supporting the immune system, helping wounds heal, and keeping skin and blood vessels healthy. Most people get enough vitamin C from fruits and vegetables, but people who suffer major injuries can quickly lose large amounts of this important nutrient. Scientists have wondered for years whether giving very high doses […] The post Can High-Dose Vitamin C Help Save the Li…