Memory loss can occur as part of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also be a distinct phenomenon. Not everyone with PTSD experiences memory loss, and not everyone with memory loss has ...

Trauma is pervasive, and thus numerous therapies have been developed to address its distressing symptoms. However, recent estimates suggest up to 50 percent of people with PTSD undergoing ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

During my dissertation research on combat veterans with post-traumatic stress (PTS), I realized that when discussing traumatic events that lead to PTS, the victim often has a hard time describing the ...

In "Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory," author Lyn Barrett shatters misconceptions by offering a deeply personal, first-hand account of living with DID and healing from the ...

In an extraordinary leap for neuroscience, a team of Japanese researchers has found a way to selectively erase traumatic memories without inflicting damage to the brain. This pioneering approach has ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...