SAN ANTONIO – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects 8 million Americans a year, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But it doesn't just happen to members of the military. Anyone can ...

Physicians could potentially one day identify veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder through a quick blood test instead of complex psychological tests, thanks to new research from the Army and ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition often associated with war veterans, rape victims and children who have suffered abuse or neglect. But this condition can strike anyone. It can ...

For many who serve in our military, trauma experienced during deployment doesn’t end when they return home. Post-traumatic stress disorder is disturbingly common among veterans, particularly those who ...

More than 20 percent of the troops who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars may be diagnosed with mental health problems known as /*PTSD*/. That has prompted Congress to authorize $900 million for ...

As part of a decade-long research project led by scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine investigating blood-based genetic biomarkers, a newly published study has revealed the development ...

Could you be experiencing PTSD? The signs of PTSD include persistent fear and dread, intrusive memories, flashbacks, hypervigilance, avoidance, and insomnia, among others. Not everyone who experiences ...

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking blood test that could help more accurately diagnose those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. A cutting-edge blood test discovered by Indiana ...

Jun. 6—June is post-traumatic stress disorder awareness month. The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation answers five frequently asked questions. 1 What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

You may have PTSD if you experienced trauma and have severe reactions when reminded of the event. People with PTSD have high levels of stress hormones long after the traumatic event is over. PTSD is ...

A simple, short mental health test already used for pediatric patients has been found effective at predicting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) risk among preschoolers seriously injured by such ...