Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...

It has become fashionable in certain mental health circles to view all mental disorders—indeed, all human suffering—through the lens of trauma. A popular phrase in the anti-psychiatry and ...

In my 13 years as a therapist, I’ve heard iterations of two questions hundreds of times: "What even is trauma?" and "How do I know if mine 'counts?'" I’ll never tire of answering these questions — ...

Childhood trauma is complex and all too common. More than two-thirds of children in the United States reported experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16, according to the Substance ...

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Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is ...

When you hear the words “trauma bonding,” you might picture two friends growing closer after experiencing breakups at the same time, or a couple falling in love after connecting over similar ...

These days, it's common to scroll through social media feeds and see certain "buzzy" terms in captions and on images, like "gaslighting," "golden handcuffs," "brightsiding," "parentification" and ...

A teenager recently told me she experienced “trauma” because a friend gave her a dirty look. I’ve heard other young people use the word “trauma” to describe not being invited to a party, or a parent ...

Some argue that when it comes to money decisions, you should use your head, not your heart. While emotions get in the way of clear decision-making, emotions and money are often deeply interconnected. ...

Salads are home to all kinds of ingredients. Kale, chickpeas, avocado ... Starbursts? Yes, the candy salad trend on TikTok is everywhere, with friends and family pouring piles of different types of ...