Science

A Single Neck Injection Could Cure PTSD

What if doctors could cure post-traumatic stress disorder with a single injection to the neck? One Chicago-area doctor claims he can, and has finally convinced someone in the Pentagon to give the idea a shot. And Danger Room has learned that some in the Navy believe the approach might actually work.


June 22, 2011
Science

Controversial Therapy ‘Reboots The Brains’ Of Soldiers With PTSD

PTSD is a common if as-yet misunderstood ailment afflicting soldiers who have seen combat. While numerous treatments exist, a cure remains elusive. Neurofeedback, however, has proven to be especially effective. It just hasn’t been approved yet.


November 11, 2010
Science

Study: Playing Tetris Helps You Cope With Traumatic Experiences

Playing the computer game Tetris after a horrific experience can act like a “cognitive antibiotic” by reducing the harrowing flashbacks that haunt people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).