Research shows that women impacted by domestic abuse are significantly more likely to experience chronic health conditions. Survivors often live with untreated pain, anxiety and fear—and many never ...

A new Trinity study is the first-of-its-kind in Ireland to specifically focus on women to address the disproportionately poor ...

Several months ago, I reported on a groundbreaking study that has the potential to transform inpatient mental health care. The lead researchers (Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr. Faye Nikopaschos ...

Rebecca Smith, 28, endured a series of sexual assaults between ages 17 and 21. When she became pregnant for the first time at age 23, she told her OBGYN about her traumatic past. The reaction ...

The trauma-informed care model was pioneered by Sandra Bloom in the 1980s. At the time, she was working in inpatient psychiatric clinics with children and adolescents. Ultimately, she had to close her ...

Health care professionals enter every patient encounter with the goal of helping individuals heal, yet many don’t realize how often past adversity shapes the way a person experiences care. Trauma, ...

With the launch of a new trauma emphasis, the B.A. in Psychology program will now offer adults students the chance to delve into the world of trauma-informed practices. Associate Dean for the College ...

Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...