In the digital era, being exposed to medical misinformation online is an everyday fact of life. Early research examining how social media, in particular, spreads misinformation about established ...

For 25 years, Mariska Hargitay has played the tough but empathetic Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, helping survivors of sex-related crimes confront their trauma (while solving ...

Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD, MPHMedically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD, MPH If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, the content and descriptive information featured in this ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Psychotherapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach to treating mental health conditions. If you've ever thought about trying therapy, you've probably noticed that ...

Somatic therapy, also called somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapeutic approach that helps you process physical symptoms of trauma, abuse, or stress stored in the body. Somatic therapy can be ...

Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical ...

Psychotherapy—also known as talk therapy or just therapy—is a form of mental health treatment. There's a wide range of types of therapy that a mental health specialist can use, such as cognitive ...

Haven't you heard? Talking therapy is out. Thanks to research suggesting a lack of success for those who take to the couch, plus mass fatigue over talking about our problems, we're all looking for new ...

For 25 years, Mariska Hargitay has played the tough but empathetic Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, helping survivors of sex-related crimes confront their trauma (while solving ...

Not everyone who experiences a stressful event will develop trauma. There are also various types of trauma. Some people will develop symptoms that resolve after a few weeks, while others will have ...