Many people with complex PTSD use alcohol to self-medicate, which may lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often experience chronic emotional ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) are mental health conditions that have some similarities. However, they also have many differences, including the frequency and severity ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a condition related to PTSD. Although little research relates to it, one study suggests that trauma and PTSD may shorten the life span. CPTSD is a ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Your life experiences can have long-lasting implications on your mental health. Traumatic situations that persist over time ...

The timing of trauma determines adult behavioral outcomes like aggression or social anxiety by impacting specific ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The results highlight post-traumatic stress disorders as a modifiable risk factor for psychosis conversion. The ...

Intense stress can lead to fuzzy memories, which can lead to more generalized fear responses. Now, scientists may have just discovered why. A study in mice, published Friday (Nov. 15) in the journal ...

When a friend or coworker feels overwhelmed and shares their feelings with you, your first instinct is to support them. This may seem harmless, but if the venting feels one-way and exhausting to you ...