Rethinking repression − why memory researchers reject the idea of recovered memories of trauma
Sigmund Freud originally developed the idea of repression and actually revised his definition later in life.
March 24, 2025 • ~9 min
Sigmund Freud originally developed the idea of repression and actually revised his definition later in life.
New research finds that marmots who experience adversity early in life have a lesser chance of survival.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, can help patients process painful memories and reduce anxiety and depression stemming from those events.
Grande left her fans confused and concerned when her voice drastically changed during a podcast episode. But there was a method to the singer’s modulation.
A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media.
Supportive relationships, economic stability and exercise are among the building blocks that develop resilience.
A trauma-informed therapist discusses how grief affects the brain and highlights the role of a sixth stage of grief – finding meaning – in the healing process.
Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. Having a supportive social network and learning ways to regulate the stress response, however, can help.
The analysis shows that ketamine may start relieving symptoms of PTSD within one day, but it is still unclear how long the effects last and how many injections are needed to maintain benefits.
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