In a new study, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say jump scares could actually help unlock new treatments ...

Fear of Social Interactions Also known as Social Anxiety Disorder, this is the most frequently reported phobia by Talkspace ...

Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study. People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble ...

A cannabinoid our bodies produce naturally has been found, in a new study, to play a role in the inappropriate regulation of fear responses characteristic of conditions like anxiety and PTSD. The ...

A promising new drug could help people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finally let go of trauma. This is the discovery of scientists at the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) and Ewha ...

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.

Q Ever since my mastectomy I've been a wreck - I can't sleep and I'm distant from my kids and my husband. They say the cancer is gone, but I can't shake the fear. What can I do? - Lauren J., ...

Fear is a powerful survival mechanism hardwired into our brains to help keep us safe. But what happens when those fears become a hindrance instead of a help? Now, scientists have discovered exactly ...

May 29, 2009 — A new study that assessed New Yorkers exposed to the events of September 11, 2001 provides additional evidence that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can surface up to 2 years after ...