TraumaAug 10, 2026
Silo Pharma Granted European Patent Covering Novel PTSD Therapy
Patent strengthens global IP protection for novel treatment approach designed to prevent stress-induced psychiatric disorders before symptoms ...
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TraumaAug 10, 2026
Psychological impact of floods in Upper Assam: A silent crisis
Emerging Psychological Crisis Post-Floods Flood-affected children often endure a silent psychological burden, as they may lack the emotional vocabulary (Photo: Jinmoy Choudhury) As the floodwaters in ...
TraumaAug 9, 2026
People-pleasing may be a trauma response: Psychology explains why you always say ‘yes’
People-pleasing can often look like kindness, but experts say the behaviour may sometimes be rooted in deeper emotional patterns.
TraumaAug 9, 2026
The Health Divide: Surviving violence isn’t the same as healing
Trauma recovery centers are helping survivors address the emotional wounds and mental health needs that can linger long after physical injuries heal.
TraumaAug 9, 2026
80% of Soldiers in Israeli Study See PTSD Symptoms Ease With MDMA Therapy, According to Study
According to data from Israel’s healthcare system, PTSD diagnoses have increased by approximately 70%, particularly in the wake of the October 7 attacks and the subsequent war.
TraumaAug 8, 2026
20-Year-Old Confronts Her Mother Over Childhood Suicide Threats, Domestic Violence, and Years of Abuse—Then Mom Collapses Shaking and Lands in the ER After Being Told Her ...
A 20-year-old woman recently confronted her mother about years of abuse and mental health struggles, leading to a dramatic and emotional turn of events. This confrontation left her mother in the ...
TraumaAug 8, 2026
Mental health expert weighs in on psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, an average of nearly 18 veterans died by suicide each day in 2022 – the most recent year for which data is ...
TraumaAug 8, 2026
Minnesota has spent millions trying to stem the tide of police PTSD retirements. It isn’t working
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota police officers began leaving their jobs in droves in 2020 — after George Floyd’s killing by police — with many retiring early because of post-traumatic stress disorder. Since ...
TraumaAug 7, 2026
The Healing Willow Announces Trauma-Informed Initiative
The Healing Willow expands trauma-informed education and consultation for professionals serving families affected by abuse and trauma.
TraumaAug 7, 2026
Trauma healing workshop supports 41 Sudanese refugee women and youth in Uganda
A trauma healing and psychosocial support training reached 41 Sudanese women and youth on 3-4 August 2026. Organizers delivered the training across two groups: 20 participants on the first day and 21 ...
TraumaAug 7, 2026
New Cannabis Treatment May Help People Finally Sleep After Trauma
Nightmares are among the most distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. For many people living with PTSD, frightening dreams replay traumatic events over and over, causing sudden ...
TraumaAug 6, 2026
On healing, trauma circles and lasting system for Oyo
The previous part of these series traced how trauma radiates outward from the directly abducted pupils and teachers to classmates, ...
TraumaAug 6, 2026
Naomi Wright
There are a lot of ways young people and families can get stuck. Maybe a teen in your house can’t get out the door because ...
TraumaAug 6, 2026
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin - magic mushrooms - for treating major depressive disorder.
TraumaAug 5, 2026
THC-based drug eliminated PTSD nightmares in more than a third of patients, study finds
A prescription drug that contains THC was found to reduce the effects of traumatic nightmares among post-traumatic stress disorder patients by over one-third, with the patients reporting that their ...
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Munson Healthcare supports Grand Traverse Area Women’s Resource Center
Munson makes a two-year $100,000 commitment to the Women’s Resource Center to help expand affordable housing for survivors of domestic violence.
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Cannabis compound stopped PTSD nightmares in more than one-third of patients
A medical form of THC reduced PTSD nightmares and improved sleep in a clinical trial, offering a potential new treatment option.
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Cannabis Drug Ended Nightmares In Some PTSD Patients, New Study Finds
More than a third of PTSD patients who took a cannabis-derived drug stopped having nightmares altogether, a new study from researchers in Germany found.
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Dronabinol erased PTSD nightmares in over third of patients; US doctors can prescribe it now
PTSD nightmares treatment took a major step forward as dronabinol, an FDA-approved prescription cannabinoid, eliminated nightmares in more than a third of patients in the first large-scale, ...
TraumaAug 5, 2026
The Odyssey and the Monster of Trauma
Christopher Nolan's new film, Odyssey, is a tale of trauma. There’s a lot a filmmaker can do with Homer’s classic story, and the director has chosen to highlight the costs and consequences of trauma. In brief, the movie…
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Medical cannabis compound alleviates nightmares associated with PTSD
Nightmares are among the most agonizing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – a condition that can develop after exposure to severe traumatic experiences, such as disasters, serious ...
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Cannabis-derived THC shows promise for treating PTSD-related nightmares
Drastic or even life-threatening events can have lingering effects, like an echo. This is referred to as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The brain is unable to process these overwhelming ...
TraumaAug 4, 2026
Mental health advocate questions release of Charlotte arson suspect after earlier arrest, calls for more judicial training
Milford Scott was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after his latest arrest.
TraumaAug 4, 2026
GrayMatters Health Accelerates Patient Access with Payor Strategy for Biomarker-powered Prism treatment for PTSD
Dr. Douglas Nemecek will advise on scaling coverage to expand trauma forward care for patients NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire ...
TraumaAug 4, 2026
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
TraumaAug 4, 2026
MDMA assisted psychotherapy may help soldiers with PTSD reduce symptoms, rebuild lives, study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
TraumaAug 3, 2026
Why psychology views people-pleasing as an unconscious survival strategy
While society often rewards selflessness and compliance, psychological research highlights that extreme people-pleasing is rarely just an act of generosity. Known as the "fawn response," chronic ...
TraumaAug 3, 2026
LASG pushes mental health awareness, support
The Lagos State Government last week renewed its push to bring mental health conversations into homes, workplaces and communities, saying emotional well-being must be treated as a public policy ...
TraumaAug 3, 2026
Del Rae Behavioral Health Offers Trauma-Informed Outpatient Treatment in San Diego
Sorrento Valley-Based Behavioral Health Center Provides EMDR, Brain Mapping, and Personalized Trauma Care Without ...
TraumaAug 3, 2026
Fluoxetine treatment after traumatic injury linked to fewer PTSD symptoms, lower pain
A preliminary, unblinded study has shown that people who took the antidepressant Prozac after suffering a traumatic injury reported fewer PTSD symptoms and lower levels of pain in the year after their ...