This perspective, that PTSD is related to defective processing of emotionally laden memories 9, has led to exposure therapy, in which repeated reactivation of the traumatic memory leads to the ...

Recovery from PTSD comes with key changes in the brain’s memory system, a new study finds. These differences were found in the brains of 19 people who developed post-traumatic stress disorder ...

In every case, the hippocampus had shrunk or shrivelled as if the emotional trauma had literally eaten away a part of the brain that is crucial to memory and fear. Bremner's work is one of most ...

A new study shows that undertaking a memory consolidation exercise during sleep in combination with a structured treatment ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered by a traumatic experience that is based on strong fear memory. This project aims to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying fear memory ...

In every case, the hippocampus had shrunk or shrivelled as if the emotional trauma had literally eaten away a part of the brain that is crucial to memory and fear. Bremner's work is one of most ...

Unlike a regular memory, which may manifest almost like a ... and traumatic memories are sometimes stored in the body. “The threat or trauma of that moment/experience isn’t then stored in ...

They also developed a potential new method for restoring adequate memory specificity in persons suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The researchers were from The Hospital for ...

Trauma is, unfortunately, a part of life for many people. Studies show that over 70 percent of us will face at least one traumatic event in our lifetime. While some individuals emerge from trauma ...

as they aim to rebuild cognitive flexibility—which is often weakened after a serious trauma—and reduce the emotional sting of the traumatic memory. Yes; with therapy, it is possible to restore ...

(Shutterstock) BDNF helps brain cells grow, connect and adapt, which is essential for learning, memory and emotional resilience. Studies have shown that individuals with PTSD tend to have lower ...