Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These ...

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

Trauma can leave lasting scars on children, impacting their behavior, development, and emotional well-being. Experts say the effects may not always be visible, but they are often deeply rooted.

Uncover the transformative steps to understanding and healing from childhood trauma this World Mental Health Day.

That inexplicable anxiety you feel in crowded places? The way your body tenses up when you hear raised voices? The persistent feeling that something bad is about to happen even when life is going well ...

When she transferred to a new K-8 school two years ago, Tinazsha Johnson was in deep distress. The Baltimore sixth grader was crushed by the death of her mother. Her father was in and out of lockups.

Although the exact causes of ALS remain unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to its development.

A small peptide called CAQK, composed of just four amino acids, has shown remarkable neuroprotective effects in mouse and pig models of traumatic brain injury.

When combined with PTSD and mild TBI, low-level blast exposure is associated with cognitive outcomes in military personnel.