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Although PTSD is primarily known to develop in individuals following a traumatic event such as a serious accident or natural disaster. (Photo: Pixabay)

One-fifth of cancer survivors suffer from PTSD: study

To these patients, seeking help for the emotional issues they face is akin to admitting weakness.

20 Nov 2017 11:14 AM GMT

The most common treatment for PTSD is a process known as prolonged exposure psychotherapy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Transcendental meditation helps conflict veterans with PTSD, says...

Post traumatic stress disorder, a debilitating condition that can lead to psychosis, bipolar disorder or suicidal and...

17 Nov 2018 3:26 AM GMT

Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

'40 genes linked to aggressive behaviour identified'

"These genes take part in biological processes that are related to the development and function of the central nervous...

11 July 2018 7:28 AM GMT

Addressing mental health issues including PTSD may be an important part of a broader public health initiative to reduce the growing burden of stroke in young people. (Photo: ANI)

PTSD can be lead to ischemic stroke in middle age

Young adults with PTSD more prone to ischemic stroke in middle age.

21 Oct 2019 3:57 AM GMT

The study has been published in the journal of Psychiatry Research. (Photo: ANI)

Fire-fighters struggle who cannot handle negative emotions likely to...

Studies reveal that distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among fire-fighters.

4 Dec 2019 5:45 AM GMT

The amount of a persons exposure to early life stress plays an important role in the development of unhealthy patterns of cortisol release. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD: Study

More than 70 per cent of adults worldwide experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives.

23 April 2019 6:26 AM GMT

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social isolation may increase fear, stress: Study

The researchers found that chronic isolation leads to an increase in Tac2 gene expression and the production of NkB...

18 May 2018 1:33 PM GMT

Some veterans suffering from PTSD are so fearful that they rarely leave their homes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds horseback riding may relieve army men's PTSD symptoms

Many combat veterans develop PTSD, an overactive fear memory that triggers disturbing thoughts, feelings and dreams.

5 March 2018 3:17 AM GMT

Some military veterans experience PTSD symptoms for 40 or 50 years, and therapeutic horseback riding is a viable complimentary therapy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Horseback riding may relieve combat vets' PTSD symptoms

A prior recent study of yoga in people suffering from PTSD showed that long-term benefits were seen after continued yoga...

3 March 2018 5:34 AM GMT

The analysis also showed that cancer patients are about three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population. (Photo: Pixabay)

Urological cancer patients at five times higher suicide risk

In bladder and prostate cancer, this ratio drops to one suicide for every 7 attempts.

18 March 2018 11:50 AM GMT

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychotherapy approaches addressed the underlying dysfunctions of fear extinction and emotion regulation.

10 May 2018 11:48 AM GMT

A doctor who was passing from the accident spot helped the boys and also alerted the police. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin bus driver killed 2 in UK crash 3 years ago: Court

Chander had been warned about his 'erratic' driving after four crashes in the previous three years, the court was told.

19 Sep 2018 8:01 AM GMT