Psychological trauma (referred to as "trauma" in the rest of this post for simplicity) is complex and pervasive, significantly affecting individuals emotionally, mentally, and physically. Since its ...

Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical ...

Understanding emotional trauma isn't easy, especially when it doesn't always look the way you might expect. You might picture someone who's constantly sad or withdrawn, but trauma can also show up in ...

Despite growing awareness, many clinicians remain reluctant to screen for trauma, according to Dr Melinyshyn. Concerns like ...

You probably think your hair is just sitting there looking pretty (or not so pretty on bad hair days), but it’s actually functioning as a biological record keeper, documenting every major emotional ...

Childhood experiences shape who we are, from how we form relationships to how our bodies respond to stress. When those early years contain abuse, neglect, or chronic fear, the negative effects may ...