Not all painful experiences in childhood are traumatic. But childhood trauma is prevalent and can cause significant problems ...

In the 30-plus years since I started working as a psychiatrist, there’s been a huge surge in therapists focusing on trauma. For the most part, this is a good thing. We know that trauma, defined as an ...

In her book It’s Not You, It’s What Happened to You, my friend and colleague Dr. Christine Courtois writes, “Trauma is any event or experience (including witnessing) that is physically and/or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Understanding emotional trauma isn't easy, especially when it doesn't always look the way you might expect. You might picture ...

Is it trauma or just a tough phase? Your body holds the key to understanding the difference and finding an intentional path to healing. In recent years, the word “trauma” has become a common part of ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3- Good health and wellbeing. Trauma is often understood as an individual psychological event, yet its roots and repercussions are ...

A new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry provides compelling evidence that a mother’s exposure to adversity in childhood can influence the emotional, ...

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 ...

If you’re wondering what’s next for a region ravaged by wildfires, consider this possible future: Much of Los Angeles County and surrounding areas is about to need therapy. If not immediately, then ...

The connection between trauma and eating disorders in women isn’t about vanity or wanting to be thin. It’s about trying to control something when everything else feels chaotic and dangerous. Food ...