(Natural News) A recent study by American researchers found that oral cannabidiol (CBD) offers significant clinical benefits for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition caused by a traumatic event, such as a serious accident, a natural disaster, war or combat, or violent physical assault. For their study, the researchers examined the effect […]

(Natural News) In this study, American researchers examined the clinical benefit of cannabidiol (CBD) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. CBD is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid compound that can be found in plants from the genus Cannabis. Preclinical studies suggest that CBD has […]

(Natural News) Repeated exposure to stressful conditions can increase the incidence of mental disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But scientists have recently discovered a lipid molecule that promotes stress resilience when expressed at high levels in the brain. In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, American researchers reported that sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 3 (S1PR3), which […]

(Natural News) There’s no question that it’s a tough time to be a police officer in Minneapolis right now, but the situation has gotten so bad that 150 officers recently filed for disability on account of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the attorney representing the officers, Ron Meuser Jr., disability claims have been […]

(Natural News) Content moderators for Facebook may be owed some money by the social media giant. A settlement agreement, announced on May 12, reveals that the company agreed to pay $52 million to contract workers who developed mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, after exposure to graphic and violent imagery on the platform. Under the proposed […]

(Natural News) Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods and other similar disasters and emergencies are difficult to get through. It takes a lot of preparation to be able to say you’re ready to face a disaster. Emergency supply kits need to be stocked, family members need to be geared up and emergency bug out plans need to […]

(Natural News) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition caused by either a stressful, frightening or distressful event, or a traumatic experience. It often manifests in a cluster of symptoms, which include alterations in a person’s mood, arousal and cognition; the avoidance of factors that cause distress; and the re-experiencing of traumatic events through memories […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Colorado examined the clinical benefit of cannabidiol (CBD) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. CBD is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid found in plants from the genus Cannabis. Recently, CBD has attracted interest due to its potential […]

(Natural News) Antidepressants are easily one of the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals available on the market today — even though they are known to cause a litany of harmful side effects, ranging from increasing the risk of diabetes to suicide. Newly published research has discovered a suicide biomarker in the brains of people with PTSD. […]

(Natural News) A recent study found that acupuncture is a promising treatment for improving the physical and psychological health of people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, which was published in the journal Medical Acupuncture, focused on victims of the 2016 earthquakes in Central Italy. The researchers conducted a five-week study wherein the participants were subjected to daily 20-minute acupuncture treatments for four days. […]