The Hidden Costs of Volunteering in Greece
Thousands of volunteer are going to Greece in hopes of making even a small dent on the country’s refugee crisis. But, weeks later, many find themselves out of element and out of support.
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Do We Need Trigger Warnings for Depictions of Drug Use?
The use of injection imagery by the media is an overwhelming cliché, but it also dehumanizes people with…
The Disappearing Soldier
The story of the Australian serviceman with PTSD who flew halfway around the world to die alone on the side of a mountain.
How a Soldier Haunted by War Plotted His Own Demise
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
From ‘Spotlight’ to Academic Conferences: How Can We Better Serve Male Survivors?
One in six boys is sexually abused before his 18th birthday. Institutions—and psychological associations—can do a lot more to help.
Treating Trauma With ‘Tetris’
Neuroscientists say the timeless video game's challenging visual and spatial attributes may block unwanted memories.
YouTube Videos That Make You Tingle
The autonomous sensory meridian response videos are garnering a massive audience, but an explanation for their intense effects has eluded scientific inquiry.
What They Saw Over There
A new study suggests witnessing death, not just deployment or combat, raises soldiers' risk of suicide.
The Psychology of the Executioner
A look inside the minds of those who have participated in firing squads and lethal injections.
The Enigma of Survival
How does one tell the untraumatized majority about the conditions that constitute the underworld of trauma?