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No one gets through life unscathed. But what trauma does to our brains is sometimes a result of factors outside of our control. This is especially true for children. When a fragile, growing brain ...

Complex PTSD describes the existence of long-term trauma. An artist, a therapist, and a researcher seek to unravel the nuances of C-PTSD, while still pursuing joy and healing. Post-traumatic stress ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The results highlight post-traumatic stress disorders as a modifiable risk factor for psychosis conversion. The ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops in response to complex trauma during childhood. Complex trauma is defined as prolonged exposure to traumatic events ...

Many people with complex PTSD use alcohol to self-medicate, which may lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often experience chronic emotional ...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a collective trauma for everyone – filled with grief, confusion and frustration. Although we have made great strides in treating and preventing COVID, for many, the trauma ...

This post was co-written by Mellissa Withers and Kathryn Maloney. January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, designed to raise awareness about the fact that human trafficking exists and affects ...

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is marked by longer-term symptoms like avoidance, mood symptoms, and hypervigilance ...

Childhood should be a time of innocence and growth, but for many, it's marred by repeated traumatic experiences that leave lasting scars. Complex childhood trauma isn't just a buzzword—it's a profound ...