In normal mice, after a traumatic event, the synaptic network complex and excitability of basal amygdala excitatory neurons increase, which activates the basal amygdala, facilitating the extinction of ...

We all probably know about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a cluster of symptoms that a person might suffer after a traumatic event or series of events such as a car crash, a natural disaster, or ...

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 the ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops in response to complex trauma during childhood. Complex trauma is defined as prolonged exposure to traumatic events ...

Dr. Lanius discusses the need for novel adjunct treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting two ...