Articles Index
Sleep Problems When You Have PTSD
Learn more about the types and causes of sleep problems that people with PTSD often experience.
The Stress of Surviving Childhood Cancer: Childhood Cancer and PTSD
There is a relationship between the experience of childhood cancer and PTSD. Childhood cancer and its treatment may have long-lasting effects on the mental health of the child and his or her parents. Childhood cancer survivors and their parents have been found to exhibit heightened rates of PTSD. Learn about childhood cancer and PTSD, as well as how to cope with the illness.
Breast Cancer and PTSD, Trauma, and Stress
Some studies have found a connection between breast cancer and PTSD. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, and there is evidence that the experience of traumatic life events may increase risk for breast cancer and its progression. Learn more about the relationship between trauma and breast cancer.
Risk for PTSD from Cancer
Having cancer can be considered a traumatic event and, therefore, not surprisingly, it has been found that people can develop PTSD from cancer. Learn about the link between cancer and a PTSD diagnosis here.
PTSD and Heart Disease Risk
In addition to mental health problems, it has also been found that PTSD and heart disease may be connected. Learn more about the link between heart disease and PTSD.
Health Problems among People with PTSD and Diabetes
A relationship between PTSD and diabetes has been found. People with PTSD have been found to have higher rates of diabetes. Read about a study that examined different health-related problems among people with both PTSD and diabetes.
The Connection Between PTSD and Pain
It is common for PTSD and pain to co-occur. Learn more about the connection between PTSD and the experience of pain.
PTSD and Obesity
PTSD and obesity commonly co-occur. People with PTSD have been found to have a number of physical health problems, and this may be due to the fact that there are high rates of obesity among people with PTSD. Learn more about the connection between PTSD and obesity, as well as what you can do to build a healthier lifestyle.