We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.
Showing posts with label post-traumatic stress disorder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label post-traumatic stress disorder. Show all posts

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Emotional Abuse in Childhood May Negatively Impact Adult Romantic Relationships

Being emotional maltreated in childhood may result in post-traumatic stress disorder and heightened amounts of self-criticism in some individuals, which may in turn contribute to impaired adult romantic relationships. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that self-criticism may become a part of an abused individual's personality.

Troubled Romantic Relationships May Stem From Childhood Emotional Maltreatment

Monday, May 14, 2012

A Promising New Treatment for PTSD?

Recent research at the Emory University School of Medicine revealed that a certain class of blood pressure medication may help people who have experienced trauma have less severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly known as PTSD.

PTSD Symptoms May Be Relieved By Some Blood Pressure Drugs