Articles tagged with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Research at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience reveals that insomnia may be caused by a failing neutralization of emotional distress. Good sleepers can settle past experiences as neutralized memories, but people with insomnia are unable to do so.
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that stress increases fear-promoting brain regions while reducing fear-reducing ones. This shift can be mimicked by increasing norepinephrine release, potentially leading to more effective treatments for PTSD.
A Swedish study finds a strong link between stress-related disorders and cardiovascular disease, with a 64% higher risk among those with a stress related disorder compared to their unaffected sibling. The risk is highest during the first year after diagnosis, especially for heart failure and major blood clots.
A new study reveals that children who have trouble processing their trauma and perceive their symptoms as a sign of something seriously wrong are more likely to develop PTSD. The research found that deliberate attempts to process the trauma can actually worsen PTSD in children.
A study found that a specific klotho genotype interacts with severe PTSD symptoms to accelerate cellular aging. This interaction highlights the potential role of klotho as a therapeutic target for protecting against age-related inflammation and loss of neural integrity.
Researchers discover gene TIA1 helps the brain keep fearful memories in check, reducing PTSD-like behavior in female mice. The study highlights key role of TIA1 in essential biological processes and offers promising new target for combating PTSD.
Researchers at IU School of Medicine have developed a cutting-edge blood test to help accurately diagnose military veterans and others with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The test can identify individuals at risk or experiencing severe stress disorders, enabling targeted treatments and prevention strategies.
Erika J. Wolf receives $346,000 grant from NIA to investigate PTSD-related accelerated cellular aging in brain tissue. The study aims to gain insight into the physiological mechanisms and consequences of accelerated epigenetic aging.
A new study by Prof. Amit Shrira found that Holocaust survivors with PTSD and their adult offspring exhibit unhealthy behavior patterns, age less successfully, and have more medical conditions than those without PTSD or exposure to the Holocaust. The research highlights the intergenerational transmission of trauma and its impact on aging.
A study found that people taking antidepressants, having post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety are at risk of developing REM sleep behavior disorder. Men are also more likely to have the condition. Lifestyle factors such as education level, income, smoking status and moderate to heavy drinking habits were also linked to the disorder.
A study found that female veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or depression are more likely to develop dementia than their counterparts without these conditions. Women with PTSD were about 80% more likely, while those with depression were about 70% more likely to develop dementia.
A clinical study conducted by Wake Forest School of Medicine shows that Cereset's HIRREM technology significantly reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military personnel. The study also found improvements in brain function and reduced symptoms lasting at least six months.
Researchers found high levels of psychological distress and feelings of guilt in parents whose child had a burn injury. Adopting self-compassion appeared to help cope with the trauma. The study emphasizes the importance of screening for psychological distress in all families, regardless of burn size or severity.
Researchers found significant reductions in PTSD symptoms and increases in self-compassion among veterans who participated in the Dogs2Vets program. The 12-month study showed veterans experienced lower levels of perceived stress, isolation, and self-judgment.
A study by San Francisco State University found that 25% of young adults experienced clinically significant stress after the 2016 US election, comparable to witnesses of a mass shooting. The study also highlighted strong impacts on racial and ethnic groups, as well as gender, political affiliation, and religion.
A mouse study found that binge drinking makes male mice more likely to drink under stress, while female mice show no such increase. The study suggests sex differences in the brain's response to stress and alcohol consumption.
A Rutgers study finds Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Trauma reduces depression and PTSD symptoms in women with sexual abuse histories, improving social health over time. The therapy can be easily integrated into community mental health clinics by training existing staff.
A study of over 1,000 motor vehicle accident survivors found a common genetic variant in the stress response gene FKBP5 linked to increased chronic pain. The researchers discovered that addressing this interaction between the genetic variant and post-traumatic stress may represent a supplemental or alternative treatment option.
A study found that LGB veterans were more likely to have experienced military sexual assault, which was directly linked to the presence of PTSD and depression. The research highlights the need for better prevention, training, and interventions to support LGB veterans' mental health.
A new study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that exposing newborn mice to vaginal microbes from stressed female mice can transfer the effects of stress to the newborns. The study indicates that maternal stress affects brain development in offspring and may be influenced by the vaginal microbiota.
Researchers have identified O-linked N-acetylglucosamine transferase (OGT) as a key molecule responsible for the sex-specific patterns of gene expression. High levels of H3K27me3 in the female placenta produce resilience to stress, which may explain why females are less susceptible to neurodevelopmental disorders than males.
A stress-related disorder was associated with an increased risk of developing autoimmune disease in a Swedish study involving over 106,000 patients. The study found that individuals with stress-related disorders were more likely to develop conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
A comprehensive study by the University of Konstanz found that female genital mutilation (FGM) increases the risk of developing mental illness, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The study also revealed changes in the body's reactions to stress, with increased cortisol levels affecting women who had undergone FGM.
A new study found that military service members who depicted psychological injuries in their artwork had more acute post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms than those who used symbols of their military units. The research team linked themes in masks made by active service members to measures of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Researchers identified Klf9 as a key factor mediating the detrimental effects of chronic stress on neuronal connectivity and fear responses. Silencing Klf9 expression protected mice from stress-induced changes in dendritic spines and behavior.
Researchers found that immunizing with Mycobacterium vaccae creates a lasting stress-resilient phenotype in the brain by blocking sensitizing effects of stress. This could lead to new probiotic-based immunizations for PTSD and anxiety, or treatments for depression.
A Loyola Medicine survey found that 15.8% of adult burn patients screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study highlights the importance of identifying patients who may benefit from mental health assessment and intervention.
A new Penn State research study found that posttraumatic stress symptoms increase risks for academic difficulties in student veterans. Partnered women were particularly affected due to relationship problems impacting their academic functioning.
Recent advances in PTSD research focus on brain structure and function, informing efforts to interrupt the processes leading to symptom development. Effective treatments like exposure therapy are based on mechanisms of fear extinction, while new approaches target stress hormones and brain regions involved in emotion dysregulation.
Researchers studying social defeat in broad-horned flour beetles may uncover insights into combat-induced PTSD. A UTA graduate student hopes her research could shed light on the molecular mechanisms behind changes in behavior, potentially leading to new treatments for post-traumatic stress disorders.
A new study implicates a role for light-induced electrical activity in controlling chemical codes in the brain, potentially leading to chemical imbalances underlying mental illness. The researchers found that manipulating brain electrical activity prevented neurotransmitter switching associated with anxious and depressed behavior.
A new Yale study analyzed 14 million newspaper articles from 1900-2016 to find that each war brought a new term for what are now known as PTSD symptoms. This lack of clear terminology may have slowed clinical and scientific progress on the disorder.
A Massachusetts General Hospital-led study reveals that chronic early-life stress raises PTSD vulnerability by increasing ghrelin levels in both rat models and human adolescents. Elevated ghrelin levels are associated with increased fear response and susceptibility to mental health disorders.
A new study by Bar-Ilan University researchers found that adult offspring of Holocaust survivors experience heightened anxiety and filial obligation when caring for their elderly parents. The study suggests that this trauma is transmitted across generations, affecting mental health markers such as depression and anxiety.
A new study reveals that social support helped alleviate depressive symptoms for both displaced and nondisplaced residents who survived Hurricane Katrina. However, social support only moderated PTSD symptoms for nondisplaced residents, indicating that displaced individuals require more formal supports.
A new study reveals that nearly one in three military personnel meet criteria for nightmare disorder, with trauma-related nightmares occurring in 60% of them. Those with nightmare disorder had an increased risk of other sleep and mental health disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
A study published in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry found that nearly one-quarter of 12-year-olds from public schools had a psychiatric disorder, with depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder being the most common diagnoses. Investing in socio-economic inequality prevention and preventing violent events during child...
Researchers at the University of Calgary discovered that stress transmitted from others can change the brain in mice, altering CRH neurons that control the brain's response to stress. In females, these effects are reversed after a social interaction, while males do not exhibit this reversal.
New research reveals that a father's stress alters his sperm, leading to changes in the brain development of his child. This finding provides insight into the crucial role fathers play in their offspring's brain development.
A University of Missouri study found therapeutic horseback riding to be a clinically effective intervention for alleviating PTSD symptoms in military veterans. Participants experienced a significant decrease in PTSD scores, dropping by 67% after three weeks and 87% after six weeks.
A comprehensive study found that over 50% of female Yazidi former ISIS captives suffered from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), with PTSD also prevalent among the population. The research highlights the need for sensitive therapeutic interventions and supportive environments to address the unique needs of these victims.
Researchers found that complex PTSD was most often present in people who had experienced childhood sexual abuse, while classic PTSD was more common among those who had serious accidents or witnessed traumatic events. Further research is needed to develop effective therapies for complex psychological trauma.
A study by the University of Granada finds that evictions have a significant impact on mental health, with high levels of anxiety (88%) and depression (91%). Women are more likely to experience acute symptoms of anxiety and depression than men.
A new study published in Military Medicine found that veterans who learned Transcendental Meditation experienced significant reductions in PTSD symptoms after just one month. The study involved 41 veterans and 5 active-duty soldiers, with 80% showing clinically significant decreases in symptoms.
Researchers at the University of Missouri found that survivors of the 2011 Joplin tornado experienced a range of mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress. However, they also discovered that these individuals had the potential to experience positive changes or growth in addition to stress.
A study published in PNAS found that constant noise from oil and gas operations can cause physiological stress in birds, leading to reduced egg hatching rates and stunted chick growth. The research also showed that species previously thought to be tolerant of noise were actually most affected.
Researchers found that noise pollution from gas compressors causes chronic stress in birds, leading to lower stress hormone levels and increased anxiety. This stress can have long-term effects on bird fitness and survival rates, particularly among young birds.
A pilot study found that noninvasive brainwave mirroring technology significantly reduced symptoms of post-traumatic stress in military personnel. The treatment, HIRREM, improved insomnia, depressive mood, and anxiety symptoms, with durable effects through six months after use.
A study on 757 children and adolescents who experienced the 2013 Ya'an earthquake in China identified three classes of symptoms: resilient, thriving, and struggling. Those transitioning from thriving to struggling were more likely to be girls with higher levels of loss and injury.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $1.7 million grants to 17 scientists conducting innovative projects in neurobiological and behavioral research. The grants support studies on depression, PTSD, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and psychosis, using new methodologies and approaches.
A new study led by Intermountain Medical Center suggests that cortisol levels in family members of adult ICU patients can predict long-term anxiety. Researchers found that 32% of family members experienced anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms three months after hospital discharge.
Researchers studied brain activity of patients with PTSD using EEG tests and found enhanced responses to deviant tones, correlating with poorer cognitive performance on memory tests. This study may lead to the development of a new neurobiological marker for PTSD diagnosis and assessment of treatment outcomes.
New research reveals stress's negative effects on brain function, including gene expression alterations, anxiety responses, and mental illness symptoms. Potential paths for relief include astrocyte signaling control, microbiome regulation, and newborn neuron development.
A new study in Biological Psychiatry provides direct human evidence for a decades-old theory linking heightened arousal and reactivity in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to overactivity of the locus coeruleus (LC), a brain region that mediates arousal and reactivity. The study found that participants with PTSD exhibited increased ...
Stellenbosch University researchers found individuals with PTSD had lower levels of specific bacteria, which may contribute to immune dysregulation and inflammation. The study suggests that gut microbiome changes could be an early response to childhood trauma, increasing the risk of developing PTSD later in life.
A study by Itamar Lerner and colleagues found that higher quality sleep patterns are associated with reduced activity in brain regions involved in fear learning. The researchers suggest that baseline sleep quality may be a useful predictor of susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
A study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI found that virtual interviewers combined anonymity with social rapport to help troops open up about mental health. Virtual interviews revealed significantly more PTSD symptoms compared to surveys, suggesting a new approach to diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Researchers will investigate how individual differences in stress response affect escalation of alcohol drinking after traumatic stress, with potential treatments for vulnerable populations. The study aims to identify neurobiological targets for treating alcohol abuse in PTSD patients.
A study of 11 addiction treatment professionals reflects the increase in prescription drug addictions and staff-related challenges following Hurricane Katrina. The disaster led to the creation of emergency preparedness plans, but participants expressed frustration with federal help conditions.
A University of Missouri study found that horses working in therapeutic riding programs exhibit low physiological and behavioral stress responses. The study suggests that these programs can provide a new lease on life for retired or unwanted horses.