For many of us, trauma can be challenging to define and even more challenging to talk about. Here are five things everyone should know about trauma and ways to support a friend, colleague or loved one ...

Intergenerational trauma is where the psychological effects of painful events are passed on in families. A psychotherapist shared five signs you might be experiencing intergenerational trauma.

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

There is a real and intense process of grief when getting over past trauma. It takes time, and while a skilled therapist and supportive friends are critical for trauma recovery, a lot of the work you ...

While you might often hear about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reference to military veterans,. But anyone who has experienced or witnessed an extremely stressful, scary, shocking, event or ...

What was gained and what was lost in the translation of something ancient and human into the language of biomedical ...

Healthcare professionals diagnose PTSD using a combination of screening tools, interviews, and questionnaires. Mental health professionals use the DSM-5 criteria to diagnose PTSD. It includes eight ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

PTSD tests cannot directly diagnose the condition but are valuable tools that help assess risk factors, symptom severity, and circumstances surrounding traumatic events. These tests often involve ...