New research in mice has unlocked clues as to how MDMA — also known as the rave drug Ecstasy — can treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Previous studies show that low doses of…
Read More
In their 20 years of treating and studying trauma survivors, Drs. Dennis Charney and Steven Southwick have identified ten common practices in people who have shown resilience in the face of extreme…
Read More
The potential of harnessing brain plasticity and the power of behavior in changing brain structure and function, aided in some cases by pharmacological agents which will not do the job by themselves…
Read More
Not really, except in cases of stroke or head trauma. Neuropsychological tests of memory and executive function are best to reveal deficits, which in many cases may be due to a sedentary life style…
Read More
Resilience is an active process that helps one achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity. Resilience is not a trait at birth but a foundational capacity of an individual. This capacity is…
Read More
