Sexual assault can leave deep scars, and how people cope varies greatly. One key factor is attachment style, which describes how people connect with others. This study looked at how different attachment styles affect stress levels and recovery in survivors who delayed reporting their assault. The r
First responders see a lot of intense situations. They handle emergencies and care for very sick people. This job can be really hard on their minds. It’s easy to see why they might develop mental health issues, like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People deal with stress in different ways. So
In Lebanon, many families forced to move due to conflict face serious mental health issues. A recent study looked at the mental state of 400 displaced people. It found that a big number of them, 64. 8%, showed signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a very high number. The study also
Firefighters are known for their strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. Yet, the overall health culture within their organizations is often overlooked. A recent study set out to change that by creating a tool to measure this aspect of firefighter life. The tool, with 34 questions, was designed to
Sexual assault leaves deep scars. One way people cope is by thinking about what could have been. This is called counterfactual thinking. It's when someone wonders, "What if things had gone differently? " or "If only that hadn't happened. " This kind of thinking is common after trauma. It can help pe
Ever wondered how moms and babies connect on a deeper level? It's not just about smiles and coos. Scientists looked into how moms and babies' heartbeats sync up, especially when moms have gone through a tough time during childbirth. They wanted to see if this syncing, or physiological synchrony, was
Young individuals who were involved in the traumatic events from the Utøya island attack in Norway, have been studied for years to understand how they cope with the impact. The goal of the study was to see how their negative thoughts and posttraumatic stress reactions changed over time. Th
Ever wondered how traumatic events might lead to heart disease? Researchers have been digging into this question by looking at how our genes might connect these two conditions. When people deal with traumatic events, they can develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which includes stuff like fl
When a child loses a loved one to homicide, it's tough. We need to help them cope. Researchers in Britain recently studied how kids and teens deal with this horror. They focused on a treatment called Traumatic Grief-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TGF-CBT). 222 kids, aged 8 to 25, who finished
