One and a half million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Attention tends to be focused on regaining physical health and brain recovery—to the extent possible ...

After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks, and physical reactions when reminded of the ...

While the downtown Bakersfield hostage crisis has come to an end, mental health experts say the emotional impact on those ...

Opioid overdose's respiratory depression can damage oxygen-sensitive brain cells, produce lasting cognitive and emotional ...

Researchers have found that lifelong physical activity may moderate the structural brain changes linked to adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, particularly in the amygdala, a region central to ...

Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The trauma response stems from your brain’s evolved ...

Is it trauma or just a tough phase? Your body holds the key to understanding the difference and finding an intentional path to healing. In recent years, the word “trauma” has become a common part of ...

John Peacock, 42, fell backwards off a 4-ft. ladder and sustained severe brain trauma while installing a lightbulb GoFundMe An Alabama woman’s life changed forever when her husband suffered a freak ...

Remember that awful breakup from years ago? For some people, just thinking about it doesn’t just bring back bad feelings — it actually hurts. Like, physically hurts. That’s not being dramatic or ...