Trauma triggers, subtle yet profoundly impactful, wield the power to disrupt lives, summoning distress and emotional upheaval. Rooted in past traumatic experiences, these triggers stealthily ...

In trauma psychology, “being triggered” means that something has activated a person’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. This could include emotions, physical symptoms, or flashbacks.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist who writes extensively about mental health topics, so when she uses the term "triggered," it is not done flippantly — such as to complain that one was ...

Every couple I’ve ever worked with has their dark underbelly of behaviors they feel foolish or embarrassed about. Because all intimate relationships have a crisscross symbolic parent/child component, ...

Before we can even begin to understand what our triggers are trying to tell us, we need to get a clear understanding of what is and what is not a trigger. So, first, let’s consider the differences.

Being “trauma-informed” has become a bit of a buzzword in education these days. A previous series in this blog attempted to provide an introduction to what it might mean for teachers. Today’s post ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it - military veterans, first responders, health ...

The sudden death of Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair has drawn attention to a critical medical chain that many people underestimate: how physical trauma can escalate into a fatal cardiac arrest. While ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A millennial woman has opened up about the unique way her own personal childhood trauma has stayed with her through adult ...

Gun violence can change the lives of survivors, friends, family and the larger community. It can make people fearful for their lives, untrusting of the people around them and even lead to PTSD, ...

In preliminary results, researchers found that 86% of respondents experienced at least one trauma symptom, 94% reported grief The COVID-19 pandemic could inflict long-lasting emotional trauma on an ...