When we're looking to identify the triggers in a counseling relationship, for me it's as simple as asking an individual to talk about when they've been most emotionally distressed. They'll ...

Halloween is often a dreaded holiday for survivors of trauma, one to get through, as opposed to participate in and enjoy — ...

A recent study published in Nature Communications has uncovered how our brains handle fear memories in two contradictory ways ...

At its most debilitating, PTSD can lead to life-limiting avoidance strategies intended to preserve the ­sufferer from encountering such “triggers”. Evidence suggests, though, that the most ...

(WIFR) - As people prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Rockford says it’s important to consider that the loud explosions may trigger some people.

TV shows and movies can be sources for very potent triggers - one will often see people running out of theatres during graphic rape or combat scenes. Someone with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress ...

The concussive visceral explosion of a great big firework is an exhilarating experience for most who line the embarcadero in anticipation of the largest fireworks show on the West Coast.

The Kyiv Marathon will on Sunday shun the traditional starter’s pistol to protect veterans from PTSD triggers. The event’s organisers decided to replace the customary sound of a gun shot with ...

Being spooked or intentionally scared can be terrifying for someone with PTSD. It can trigger panic attacks, cause a startled reaction, and activate traumatic memories from the past. Reliving a ...