Trauma is a pervasive issue affecting millions of Americans, with substantial implications for mental health and well-being. In the United States alone, it is estimated…
It is now recognized that traumatic experiences are highly correlated with substance use disorders (SUDs). Trauma and addiction are closely linked for more people than…
The way trauma works in the brain is that the memory of it stands at the ready to alert you to any dangers that threaten—triggers.…
Trauma can leave a profound impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It is imperative to understand “What is a trauma response?” Recognizing…
In the aftermath of trauma, you may feel less like yourself. As noted in chapter three of Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services, trauma can influence the way…
Most people will experience some form of trauma in their life. Whether the traumatic event happens to you or someone you love, traumatic events are…
Identity plays an important role in our lives. Through labels, we often find self-meaning in the words we and others apply to us. However, discrimination…
