A post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) trigger can include any sound, sight, smell, thought, or another reminder of a traumatic event. Such triggers are sometimes apparent, but they can also be ...

With the New Year come loud celebrations with fireworks and more. For some people, including veterans, loud sounds and flashing lights could trigger PTSD. A local VFW is making sure veterans and their ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Amid patriotic celebrations this Fourth of July, some veterans warn that the sights, sounds, and even smells of fireworks can sometimes trigger traumatic memories from experiences ...

A mild stressful event is enough to trigger a post-traumatic stress response in mouse models of autism. The findings could have implications for how clinicians treat patients with autism. The ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The concussive visceral explosion of a great big firework is an exhilarating experience for most who line the embarcadero in anticipation of the largest fireworks show on the ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

June is PTSD Awareness Month, an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the roughly 5 percent of Americans who live with PTSD. Thanks to media depictions of PTSD and ongoing social media campaigns, more ...

Fireworks are a symbol of American tradition and a celebration of the country’s independence. And to many, they can be a sense of joy and entertainment, as well. But the sounds of fireworks can ...

ABILENE, Texas — While fireworks are entertaining for many, 4th of July fireworks can be nerve wracking for veterans suffering from PTSD. Bryan Lovett served in the army for 30 years and said ...

LUBBOCK, Texas— Every year during the Fourth of July celebrations take place throughout the community. These celebrations will consist of parades, parties, and meals but the main celebration is the ...