Witnessing trauma changes the brain differently than experiencing it, needing tailored PTSD treatment approaches.

New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma ...

Between the two main characters in Gregg Araki's 'Mysterious Skin', the film viscerally depicts two vastly different responses to PTSD.

PTSD is a testament to the adaptability of the brain and its drive to protect us. It can empower survivors to seek help while creating a compassionate support network around them. Time ...

Retired Firefighter-Paramedic Matthew Fiorenza, a PTSD sufferer, told the station that the scans also help make the illness more tangible. “Looking at a picture of my brain, it just took the ...

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

VIRGINIA, USA — PTSD has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand, but a new Virginia Tech study shows that those who witness it can also experience brain changes.

Mar. 5, 2025 — People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma ...

Within this message were three brain scan images, two of which showed a comparison between a “healthy brain” and “PTSD brain ... especially right now … My anxiety has anxiety ...

Here, Prof Andrew Leuchter and his team are treating PTSD with a technique called neuromodulation, which uses energy in specific ways to change the way the brain’s networks function. These ...