An MBBS student who grappled with spells of panic disorder and depression opened up about the trauma from sexual abuse to her doctor, leading to the conviction of the offender after more than a decade. The Fast Track Special Court (POCSO), Thiruvananthapuram, Judge Anju Meera Birla, sentenced the convict, Subhash Kumar, 56, a resident of Medical … Read more
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a surprising role in this vulnerability, especially for women. The study, published today in Neuron, provides insight into … Read more
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medicine today announced a significant expansion of the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry POC-IT Guide, a leading digital resource for clinicians and trainees worldwide. The latest update introduces first-of-its-kind clinical guidance on psychedelic medicine, developed by experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research (CPCR)-the world’s largest research center … Read more
New research uncovers how cannabis addiction, not casual use, is genetically tied to severe mental health conditions, raising red flags for policy, treatment, and prevention. Study: The genetic relationship between cannabis use disorder, cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers in … Read more
Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Officers who incur these injuries while on duty face more than double the risk of developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s according to a new survey-based study from the University of Exeter, published in The Journal … Read more
Fostering hope and recovery: enhancing psychological resources in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder Letter to the Editor Open access Published: 09 April 2025 Military Medical Research volume 12, Article number: 17 (2025) Cite this article … Source link
Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. Published today in Science, the study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research team, led by Dr. Sara … Read more
Archyde PTSD and anxiety: A Hidden Impact on Women Firefighters’ Reproductive Health Table of Contents 1. PTSD and anxiety: A Hidden Impact on Women Firefighters’ Reproductive Health 2. What are potential interventions that fire departments could implement to mitigate the negative impact of mental health conditions on the reproductive health of female firefighters? 3. Archyde … Read more
A new study led by University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health researchers in collaboration with fire service partners and other researchers around the country through the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study showed that post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety are associated with lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone, a marker of ovarian reserve, among … Read more
Mental Health Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces: A Culture of Silence and Systemic Failures The U.S. Army Special Forces, renowned for their elite training and resilience, are facing a growing mental health crisis. Behind the scenes of their storied missions lies a troubling reality: a culture that discourages seeking help, systemic pressures on mental … Read more