A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.

A new documentary, Wounded Heroes, by filmmaker Michael Gier, profiles several innovative treatments for post-traumatic stress. I believe it is a film everyone involved in mental health care should ...

Researchers discovered that PTSD may be driven by excess GABA from astrocytes, not neurons. This chemical imbalance disrupts the brain’s ability to forget fear. A new drug, KDS2010, reverses this ...

An Army veteran with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder spent three years trying different treatments offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Medications helped some. Traditional ...

Are you or someone you live with struggling with PTSD and feeling overwhelmed about your treatment choices? Thousands of studies on the treatment of PTSD can offer conflicting information. Which ...