#Astrocytes #Childhood Trauma #Depression #Editor's Pick #Mental Health #The Korea Advanced Institute Of Science And Technology Puja Bhattacharjee Puja is a multimedia journalist based in Kolkata, India. She writes about social justice, health, policy, LGBTQIA+ issues an...
anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and more. It’s important to note that one condition does not necessarily cause the other; rather they often coexist in individuals who have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances....
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...
This literature review provides an overview of how exposure to trauma affects children's mental health, as well as student learning and behaviour. Academic performance, school attendance, and overall intelligence are affected by exposure to trauma. Suggestions for supporting students with trauma exposure...
Have you ever wondered how trauma might be impacting your brain? Today, I’m going to introduce the concept of the triune brain, and how each part of your brain may process your traumatic experiences. Triune means, literally, “three in one.” The triune brain model describes three areas ...
and yet we often take it for granted. Poor sleep patterns have been linked to increased anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, so it’s important to understand them rather than try to just “push through.” Unfortunately, trauma can have a major impact on how well you’re ...
Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress, refers to “any kind of a mental or emotional injury that can be caused by encounters with racial bias, ethnic discrimination, racism and hate crimes,” Wizdom Powell, director of the University of Connecticut’s Health Disparities Institute, tellsCN...
When a client experiences trauma, it can seem like everything has changed – and to an extent, it has. . . on a neurobiological level. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to heal. So how can neurobiology inform trauma treatment?
Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the
the cdc recently released a report explaining how childhood trauma is a public health issue. in your practice, do you see the connection between childhood trauma and health? leann: yes, i do. your mental health affects your physical health. most of my clients that have childhood trauma ...