They conducted brain scans with research participants that look at brain structure and function and assess PTSD symptoms with a self-report measure called the Post-traumatic Diagnostic Scale (PDS).

In this first-of-its-kind study, researchers zoomed in on PTSD at the single-cell level to better understand how it affects the brain.

PTSD affects a person’s ability to function in everyday life, and it can persist for years. Researchers have been working to better understand what’s happening in the brains of people with PTSD.

Where does PTSD affect the brain? Earlier studies showed that a brain region called the hippocampus governs both the formation and retrieval of episode memories.

The effects on the brain and sleep PTSD is more than an emotional struggle—it physically rewires the brain, altering how fear is processed, memories are stored, and emotions are regulated. Key brain ...

Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have smaller cerebellums, according to new research from a Duke-led brain imaging study.

Researchers have recently uncovered new insights into how the brain’s reward system functions in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its relationship with psychological ...

How does PTSD affect the digestive system? PTSD doesn’t always cause GI distress, but, when it does, your gut-brain axis and natural stress response might have something to do with it.

More information: Magnesium–ibogaine therapy effects on cortical oscillations and neural complexity in veterans with traumatic brain injury, Nature Mental Health (2025).

Where does PTSD affect the brain? Earlier studies showed that a brain region called the hippocampus governs both the formation and retrieval of episode memories.