The Brain and Trauma

1. WHAT IS TRAUMA Trauma can be defined as: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- characterised by re-living the trauma (e.g. flashbacks), avoidance (e.g. do not want to go back to the place where it happened) and hypervigilance (e.g. startle easily). Acute Stress...

The Brain and Panic Attacks

1. WHAT IS A PANIC ATTACK A spontaneous, discreet episode of intense fear that begins abruptly and last for several minutes to an hour. Many different symptoms in the body can occur including: Palpitations, chest pain Difficulty in breathing, hyperventilation Sweating...