ptsd
Not everyone gets PTSD: A new study on trauma
After huge traumatic events, some people can develop PTSD - a serious disorder that can affect their lives strongly. The question is, why only some people have it, but not everyone?
Kate Yakimchuk research trauma personality Psychology 9 November 2023
When it's hard to move on: A new study on grief and PTSD
People who've lost their loved ones often need lots of time before they can move on, but sometimes no time is enough. A study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can predict the development of complicated grief in individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to trauma.
Kate Yakimchuk research grief depression trauma Psychology 4 September 2023
Proper sleep can help people with PTSD: A new study on how much sleep can help people
If you know about PTSD, then you probably know how difficult and traumatic it is to live with it. A recent study from UCSF suggests that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity during a sleep phase, may help regulate anxiety in individuals with PTSD.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep health Psychology 12 August 2023