Healthcare professionals diagnose PTSD using a combination of screening tools, interviews, and questionnaires. Mental health professionals use the DSM-5 criteria to diagnose PTSD. It includes eight ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which a person is exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or ...

Let me start by being very clear about two things: First, the term “high-functioning PTSD” is not an official diagnostic term. You will not find it in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may occur after a traumatic event such as a car accident. Without treatment, it can have long-term effects, including flashbacks ...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but treatments like therapy and medication can help treat both the cause and effect. There’s evidence of a ...

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new study, 68% of trauma-exposed individuals reported that emotional pain (guilt, ...

The American Psychiatric Association’s May 2026 issues of three leading journals present significant research on PTSD, substance use disorders, and innovative psychopharmacologic treatments. Featured ...

Headaches and migraine episodes are common for those with PTSD. However, treatments for both conditions can reduce the frequency and severity of these headaches. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...