As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows in popularity, several substances are being recognized for their potential in treating trauma. Psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA have emerged as some of the most ...

Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to ...

Fear is often thought of as a negative emotion but is actually a natural protective response to perceived threats or danger.

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides evidence that experiencing abuse during different stages of ...

Aggression and self-harm often co-occur in individuals with a history of early-life trauma-a connection that has largely been documented by self-reporting in research and clinical settings. Adding to ...

The term psychoplastogen refers to a class of small molecules that can rapidly induce structural and functional neural plasticity. Plasticity refers to the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by ...

Trauma Informed Oregon prioritized face-to-face interactions with community members. (Photo by LinkedIn / Unsplash) Rural communities face unique challenges when it comes to trauma and healing.

In the split second that is needed to view a stop sign and react to it, our brain navigates a complex process that transitions seamlessly from perception to action control. This ability to halt or ...