Mental health screening & behavioral activation are crucial for older abuse survivors. A review suggests BA may be an effective first-line treatment for PTSD and depression.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after sexual abuse can cause symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of fear. Doctors and mental health professionals can provide support and ...

Service dogs can provide emotional and psychological support for veterans suffering from PTSD, as showcased in the ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

What begins as a partnership built on love, trust, and mutual respect can sometimes deteriorate into a relationship marked by control, manipulation, and fear. This transformation rarely happens ...

In order to truly put the past in the past, it is important for former victims of child abuse to open up and tell someone about their trauma.

Pittsburgh firefighter Brian Matts, a 20-year veteran with Engine Company 28 in Beechview, underwent a brain scan for PTSD ...

My areas of treatment include: Abandonment; ADHD; Adoption; Anger Management; Anxiety; Behavioral Issues; Bipolar Disorder; Coping Skills; Depression; Divorce ...