University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment. Childhood trauma ...

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the psychological toll of medical trauma, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Traditionally, the focus has been on the patient’s ...

Exposure to traumatic events is all too common, increasing the risk for a range of significant consequences affecting health and well-being. In recent years, new reports of incidents of mass ...

Childhood trauma can affect people in various ways. There are many therapy options to help treat the effects of this trauma. A child can experience trauma in many ...

Burnout is a growing crisis in health care: More than 50% of health care professionals report symptoms of it. Addressing the trauma they face at work can help. Halting burnout straddles the tension ...

The release of the Oyo schoolchildren after more than 50 days in captivity has once again brought to the fore the ...

Meaghan is an editor and writer who also has experience practicing holistic medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She's passionate about helping individuals live full, healthy and happy lives at ...

Intergenerational trauma occurs when multiple generations of a family feel the effects of past traumatic events. These effects can be emotional or physical. Traumatic events can influence a person’s ...

Migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are not just medical conditions. For many, they mark the beginning of a fractured relationship with the healthcare system, ...

Deborah Courtney, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., M.A. Mental Health Deborah Courtney is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in New York. She integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed treatments with ...