Some people say the United States is in a period of “national trauma,” a psychological phenomenon in which negative events ...

Many abuse and trauma experts report that finding meaning from your experience is an essential part of the healing process, as it helps you understand how and where to heal. We talk about making ...

Trauma leaves more than visible scars—it creates hidden patterns in the mind that influence thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in unexpected ways. While trauma begins as an emotional response to ...

In their day-to-day work, first responders – including police, firefighters, paramedics and lifesavers – often witness ...

Survivors of the floods of Hurricane Helene and the wildfires of Los Angeles have something in common: Some got help from frontline workers trained in a practice called Psychological First Aid. It's a ...

In 2022, suicide was the third leading cause of death for Black or African Americans ages 10 to 24. But while Black mental health needs are acute, the percentage of clinical psychologists in the U.S.

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 ...

A University of Sydney-led study published today has found 42 percent of Australian adults — more than eight million people — experienced a traumatic event as children. Those affected have a 50 ...

Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...