We all jump at an unexpected noise or touch, but in some people, this startle response is exaggerated, and can cause falls and even death. Now, researchers in the United Kingdom have found new genes ...

The Jumping Frenchmen of Maine disorder is a rare condition characterized by an extraordinarily severe startle reaction. The startle response is a normal reaction. It's the body's natural, quick, and ...

Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a recognized psychological disorder that can occur after a traumatic event. ASD differs from PTSD in that it occurs soon after a traumatic event and lasts no more than ...

With the rate of trauma-related anxiety disorders in college students more than doubling recently, colleges are ramping up an array of mental health services. Diagnoses of post-traumatic stress ...