TraumaMar 14, 2025
Not knowing what to expect can make pain feel worse
When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.
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TraumaMar 13, 2025
Nature relieves physical pain: pain-related signals in the brain are reduced
Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers…
TraumaMar 12, 2025
Cannabis terpenes offer potential new way to treat fibromyalgia pain
A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical models.
TraumaMar 10, 2025
Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain
A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced…
TraumaMar 5, 2025
Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study.
TraumaMar 5, 2025
Why some are more susceptible to developing PTSD symptoms than others
People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma than people with a calmer amygdala.
TraumaMar 5, 2025
Compound harnesses cannabis' pain-relieving properties without side effects
Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived from cannabis, may…
TraumaMar 5, 2025
How a Psychologist Copes With a Trauma
I’ve been thinking a lot about trauma lately. At the beginning of 2025, large portions of my city, Los Angeles, were ablaze.
TraumaMar 4, 2025
How the brain distinguishes between pain and itch
A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between these two…
TraumaFeb 28, 2025
Psychological Impacts of Traumatic Events
Traumatic events, whether acute incidents such as natural disasters, interpersonal violence or large-scale crises like pandemics ...
TraumaFeb 27, 2025
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own ...
TraumaFeb 21, 2025
The brain perceives unexpected pain more strongly
Researchers used visual threat manipulation in the virtual reality environment and thermal stimulation to investigate how the brain perceives pain. They found that the brain perceives pain more strongly when the…
TraumaDec 22, 2024
Types of PTSD: From Symptoms to Treatment
Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked ...
TraumaNov 27, 2024
Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD—here's how it works
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who has suffered or witnessed an ...
TraumaNov 25, 2024
Alternative PTSD treatments proving effective for veterans
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Veterans and soldiers dealing with PTSD and anxiety are often prescribed drugs to help them cope.
TraumaSep 27, 2024
Treatment Not Trauma: The Push to Transform Chicago’s Mental Health System Takes Some Big Steps
Participants in a South Side summit celebrate the planned reopening of community clinics and a shift to crisis response teams ...
TraumaAug 26, 2024
Childhood Trauma Shapes an Under- or Over-Active Inner World
Childhood trauma is an intricate experience that deeply imprints on our psyche, influencing both our internal and external ...
TraumaJul 18, 2024
All About Trauma Therapy and How It Can Help
Trauma therapy is a broad term that describes a variety of psychotherapy approaches focused on helping you heal from traumatic ...
TraumaJun 27, 2024
Trauma Research
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Section is actively engaged in both clinical and laboratory research projects.
TraumaJun 27, 2024
Childhood trauma linked to distrust of healthcare professionals – new research
Our health, wellbeing and behaviour are shaped by our childhood experiences. Exposure to trauma or intense stress, referred to as ...
TraumaJun 25, 2024
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care: Interventions for Safety, Meaning, Reconnection, and Justice
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TraumaJun 25, 2024
Commentary: Understanding PTSD, Getting Effective Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which ...
TraumaJun 12, 2024
Can trauma be inherited through genes?
Mental health in the generation after trauma Yehuda uncovered an epigenetic mark in Holocaust survivors and their offspring, a group at greater risk for mental health challenges. She assessed 32 ...
TraumaJun 5, 2024
Post-traumatic stress disorder: What to know as FDA weighs MDMA therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deciding whether MDMA, a mind-altering compound better known as ecstasy, can be used as ...
TraumaJun 4, 2024
A club drug could be the next big thing in treating mental illness
Ecstasy, the psychedelic club drug that lawmakers and the Department of Veterans Affairs hope can help veterans with PTSD, is ...
TraumaJun 3, 2024
Misconduct claims may derail MDMA psychedelic treatment for PTSD
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may soon have a new treatment option: MDMA. MDMA is the chemical compound found ...
TraumaMay 21, 2024
Advancing trauma informed practices in schools using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
Given that over two-thirds of children in the U.S. will experience a traumatic event by age 16, it is imperative to better understand the mechanisms of implementing mental health support in schools.
TraumaApr 30, 2024
Research priorities for the management of major trauma: an international priority setting partnership with the James Lind Alliance
Objective The objective of this study is to determine research priorities for the management of major trauma, representing the ...
TraumaApr 29, 2024
Why Are There So Many Treatments for PTSD, and How Do I Choose? | Psychology Today Singapore
When I give talks or workshops, participants often ask about therapies they have heard of that have been advocated by charismatic ...
TraumaMar 6, 2024
Promising new treatment for PTSD revealed — how it can help veterans
Combining virtual reality exposure with low electrical brain stimulation offers promising results for people who suffer from post ...