Happiness is something many of us desire, yet it often feels elusive. We often chase it through external accomplishments, relationships, or material possessions, but the true key to happiness lies not ...

Experiencing a traumatic event such as surviving a plane crash can result in symptoms of post-traumatic stress, but everybody experiences these symptoms differently, and scientists are not sure why.

Trauma affects individuals deeply, altering their sense of safety, their emotions, and how they perceive the world around them. Its impact can be profound and long-lasting, affecting mental, physical, ...

Childhood experiences shape who we are, from how we form relationships to how our bodies respond to stress. When those early years contain abuse, neglect, or chronic fear, the negative effects may ...

When I was a resident at NYU in 2009, I worked extensively at Bellevue Hospital's Survivors of Torture Center. I was training to be a psychiatrist, seeing patients who'd endured unspeakable terrors in ...

After a year that stretched you emotionally and mentally, healing doesn't mean erasing what happened. Here are seven ...