Objectives To describe the extent to which caregivers' emotional and communication needs
were met during pediatric emergency department (PED) visits. Secondary objectives …

Adverse experiences can lead to severe mental health problems, such as posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), throughout the lifespan. In individuals with PTSD, both global and …

Severe trauma exposure may lead to symptoms of both posttraumatic stress disorder and
depression. Neuroanatomical theories suggest that both disorders may share imbalances in …

Background The hippocampus is a central brain structure involved in stress processing.
Previous studies have linked stress-related mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress …

This study aimed to determine the activity of the dorsal hippocampus (dHIP) in resistance to
the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like behaviours. Rats were divided …

Background Health literacy assessment is key to better meeting family needs and
developing informed strategies to promote positive health outcomes for children. The …

As a key center for sensory information processing and transmission, the thalamus plays a
crucial role in the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the …

Background Studies have searched for neurobiological markers of trauma exposure,
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, and resilience to trauma to identify …

Despite the importance of combat stress, little is known about factors that alleviate stress in
combat situations. Therefore, we examined the potential role of self-esteem in reducing …

The predictive coding theory is currently widely accepted as the theoretical basis of
perception and chronic perceptual disorders are explained as the maladaptive …