When I was little, I burnt my hand on the stove. I felt the distinct realization that something was not right. Then, I felt the…
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PTSD and Addiction: A Duel Diagnosis
At some point, whether in real life or Hollywood movies, you’ve probably heard someone say, “I need a drink” after dealing with a stressful situation. Many…
Your Brain on Puberty
Puberty is an awkward time; cue cracking voices, bodily changes, hair growth, and raging hormones. You’re self-conscience of sudden, apparent changes and worry about fitting…
Gaming, Virtual Reality, and PTSD
Video games, spanning from the early days of Tetris and Super Mario Brothers, to Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty, have been a…
Nighttime Impact: Sleep Problems and Trauma
A good night’s rest means feeling safe, and peaceful while drifting off into a land of slumber. It means feeling refreshed the next morning, as…
PTSD, Stigma, and Treatment; the Clinical Perspective.
Nicholas Eaton, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of psychology at Stony Brook University. As someone who has experience with both the clinical side of psychology…
PTSD and Cannabis; Conflicts Between Research and Implementation
“Imagine knowing something about yourself more than you know anything, and at the same time knowing how unreal it is. This part of you has…