Do traumatic life experiences impact how we engage with distressing imagery? How does that affect the way that we approach and consume art? Could this alter the effectiveness of art therapy? Drexel University, PA, USA, psychologists paint a clearer picture in a new research study published in Frontiers in Psychology this month. The trauma therapy […]

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We are our brains. Every synapse, nerve, and muscle is connected in one way or another to our brain. It determines everything about us, which makes it both our biggest asset and our fatal flaw. When our brains are cared for and operating well, we can be incredibly well-established in our lives. However, if a […]

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Introduction: Changing Perception of Video Games: Health Games and Therapeutic Potential: Tetris Therapy for PTSD: Mechanism Behind Tetris Therapy: Video Games for Cancer Patients: Games Teaching Self-Regulation: Gaming’s Prospects in Medicine: Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and cognitive impairment are difficult to treat. Sometimes it is not amenable to therapy at all, and living with PTSD […]

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs in some people after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can result in symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal. While PTSD is primarily considered a mental health condition, a growing body of evidence links it to physical health problems. Studies have shown […]

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What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder initiated by exposure to or actual threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence.1  In some instances, the event is not necessarily a dangerous one, for example, a death of a loved one.2 PTSD occurs by directly experiencing the traumatic event, witnessing the event as […]

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It’s now regular to hear about mental health struggles experienced by the average citizen to a veteran to a celebrity, but many still suffer in silence. It’s common to think of mental health and addictions as the same. For this reason, the use of psychedelics for mental health and trauma can be hard for some […]

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An observational study was conducted through the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS (Rome, Italy) to determine if those who experienced severe COVID-19 infections developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There were 381 participants involved in the study ranging in age from 18 to 89, which took place from April 2020 to October 2020. Approximately 80% […]

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A mouse model revealed an important link between opioid use and PTSD: opioid dependence before a traumatic event increases the risk of developing PTSD. Opioids are commonly used to treat physical injuries and pain, including pain accompanying trauma. However, about 35% of individuals with PTSD develop opioid dependence. Previous research suggests that a substance use […]

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