Humans have certain instinctive fear reactions to things that won’t actually harm us—we might jump at a too-loud noise or ...

Indirect trauma can lead to deeper psychological effects especially for those in caregiving or trauma-related professions ...

Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to ...

Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...

The American holder of a record 99 World Cup wins suffered a deep puncture wound when she fell in a giant slalom race on Nov.

Richard Hutchinson created the Chapter of Guitars 4 Vets with the focus of encouraging veterans battling the effects of Post Traumatic Stress to pick up a guitar.

The findings can have implications for developing treatments to benefit people who struggle with fear-related disorders, ...

A new study has found small amounts of liquid ketamine administered in a clinical setting can significantly reduce symptoms ...

Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend ...

Emotional Numbness: Survivors might find it difficult to access their feelings after a fire. This response can offer a sense of protection due to the overwhelming circumstances, and also prevent ...