In uncertain times, cognitive science shows how simple tasks like Tetris may help women interrupt trauma and reclaim mental agency.

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To recover from abuse or another traumatic experience, some people turn to a therapy called eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing, or EMDR. But this may present problems if these people pursue ...

In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her best friend and then smash ...

In the midst of assault, the brain's fear circuitry takes over while other key parts are impaired or even effectively shut down. This is the brain reacting to a life-threatening situation just the way ...

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 ...

Dissociative identity disorder is often rooted in chronic childhood trauma. Repeated abuse, neglect, and attachment disruptions can fragment a growing mind. Healing is possible.

A TBI can affect thinking, movement, emotions, sleep and relationships. Recovery is often a marathon, not a sprint.

Researchers found that trauma teams with stronger “who knows what” coordination were associated with shorter hospital and ICU ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Memories and photos both can misrepresent the past. Westend61 via Getty Images In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder ...