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.

Gabrielle Principe, Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston • conversation
March 24, 2025 ~9 min

Wild animals can experience trauma and adversity too − as ecologists, we came up with an index to track how it affects them

New research finds that marmots who experience adversity early in life have a lesser chance of survival.

Xochitl Ortiz Ross, Ph.D. Candidate in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
Oct. 21, 2024 ~10 min


Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR – a trauma therapist explains why it is gaining popularity

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, can help patients process painful memories and reduce anxiety and depression stemming from those events.

Laurel Niep, Bilingual Trauma Therapist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 16, 2024 ~10 min

The science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis

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.

Lydia Kruse, Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University • conversation
July 11, 2024 ~7 min

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

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.

Kalen Flynn, Research Scientist, Center for Guaranteed Income Research, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
April 30, 2024 ~10 min

A TikTok ‘expert’ says you have post-traumatic stress disorder − but do you? A trauma psychiatrist explains what PTSD really is and how to seek help

Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media.

Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University • conversation
Jan. 23, 2024 ~9 min

What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress

Supportive relationships, economic stability and exercise are among the building blocks that develop resilience.

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Population Health Science and Policy, Seattle University • conversation
Jan. 5, 2024 ~8 min

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

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.

Mandy Doria, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 ~9 min


Why do some men commit domestic violence? Trauma and social isolation may play a role

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.

Laura Voith, Associate Professor of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University • conversation
Dec. 19, 2023 ~9 min

Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds

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.

C. Michael White, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
Nov. 8, 2023 ~6 min

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