Studies have shown that people with PTSD often have heightened activity in the amygdala, but it has been unclear whether this overactivity is a result of trauma or a pre-existing vulnerability.

Group therapy for trauma and PTSD differs from individual ... and may incorporate worksheets, guided exercises, or group discussions to help participants practice these skills in a supportive ...

"This new study suggests that climate trauma may also impact important cognitive ... in the decision-making tasks showed heightened activity in the parietal brain region, and localized to the ...

“Our research suggests that indirect trauma and direct trauma create different ... so we actually saw greater activity in a part of the brain that is associated with empathy," said Jarome.

Barton Health’s Emergency and Trauma teams invite Tahoe area medical ... and improve outcomes for patients injured during winter activities. Scheduled for Friday, April 18 from 6 p.m ...