A mild stressful event is enough to trigger a post-traumatic stress response in mouse models of autism. The findings could have implications for how clinicians treat patients with autism. The ...

Features that trigger post-traumatic stress symptoms, such as mazes, loud noises, glare, and dark corners, should be avoided in clinic settings for trauma patients.

Rather, it can be as slight as flinching at a certain sound. We have a natural urge to avoid triggers to protect ourselves. The cycle of triggers, reactions, and avoidance is the flagship of PTSD.

In addition to the 5.8 million Veterans served by the VA in 2024, about 14 out of every 100 men (or 14%) and 24 out of every 100 women (or 24%) were diagnosed with PTSD.

Due to Hurricane Ian, which happened in September 2022, the idea of a hurricane, or maybe even a thunderstorm, may leave you ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to ...

Instead, try to gradually face safe situations or triggers you’ve been avoiding. Many Veterans benefit from working with a mental health professional to do this in a safe and effective way.

Keeping service members in mind this holiday by recognizing PTSD triggers by: Jaime Chambers Posted: Jul 4, 2024 / 07:52 AM PDT Updated: Jul 5, 2024 / 09:04 AM PDT ...