Many survivors experience what therapists call terminal uniqueness: the belief that our suffering is so profound or unusual ...

Trauma and loss are inseparable. Every experience of trauma carries with it a profound sense of loss. Loss occurs when a significant change alters our circumstances, relationships, or ideas about life ...

Maltreatment such as neglect and abuse are types of adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs. But they often say little about ...

In 2022, suicide was the third leading cause of death for Black or African Americans ages 10 to 24. But while Black mental health needs are acute, the percentage of clinical psychologists in the U.S.

Dear Annie: I am a 72-year-old retired psychologist who suffered from embarrassing sweat attacks for many years — in fact, since adolescence. It is only recently that I have found a reason for these ...

Trauma permanently alters how the brain processes. In a world that generally views taking care of yourself as a liability or chore that inconveniences others, it’s incredibly difficult to undo that ...

Though often discussed in the context of personal health, trauma can significantly impact our external lives. While it may not always be obvious, someone working through past or present trauma can ...

Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In an effort to make support and care accessible for people living with childhood trauma, Lincoln child advocacy center BraveBe is implementing a decades-old online assessment ...

Growing up in toxic households can inevitably shape how a person behaves and responds to adult relationships. Jeff explains ...

The Vicarious Trauma Training Certificate Program is a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing the impact of trauma exposure in professional roles. The curriculum is designed to cover ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rahkim covers financial trauma + how to identify & overcome it. The roots of financial trauma go deeper than debt. These six ...