When we say that mental illness is simply a result of a chemical imbalance, we are pretending our trauma isn’t what causes so many of our mental health struggles. Most of us have had more than enough of others invalidating our trauma and the mental illnesses resulting from it. Now, ...
Living with trauma can be a heavy burden that weighs us down in every aspect of our lives. When trauma goes unaddressed, it can fester and eventually manifest in our relationships. Whether it’s with a romantic partner, family member, or friend, the impact of trauma on relationships can be...
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Trauma-informed Care and the Research Literature: How Can the Mental Health Nurse Take the Lead to Support Women Who Have Survived Sexual Assault? Many women who access mental health services have been subjected to violent acts, including childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault, often at ...
For every Naomi, there are families who experience their own confusion and traumas from the disease that affects their loved ones. Those of us who have lived through this, who have felt helpless and scared, can seek help and support for our own healing too. We can honor our loved ones ...
to express your feelings without judgment, creating an environment where healing becomes possible. Various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), have been shown to be particularly effective in treating conditions like PTSD and depression that are related to physical trauma....
Learn some of the ways chronic trauma victims try to safeguard themselves by controlling their surroundings.
Please be advised, the below article might mention trauma-related topics that include suicide, substance use, or abuse which could be triggering to the reader. For those experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 For those experiencing abuse, please ...
can also develop because of a person’s history, like experiencing a form of trauma or abuse that could lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression. Some mental illnesses are passed down genetically, making some people predisposed to speci...
In this paper, we have argued that Afro-communitarianism can help us to address the challenge of human interaction, the absence of which can cause several mental health issues during this COVID-19 pandemic. We have acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures to prevent its further...