As advocates and city leaders see it, Austin’s first Trauma Recovery Center should help redefine how victims of violence receive services in the Lone Star State. When it opens Nov. 1, the city- and ...

Trauma isn't just an event. It can shake core psychological needs that keep us safe, connected, and whole. Healing begins ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of rape and sexual assault. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. When Karestan Koenen was working for the Peace Corps in ...

Trauma affects individuals deeply, altering their sense of safety, their emotions, and how they perceive the world around them. Its impact can be profound and long-lasting, affecting mental, physical, ...

It's been 30 years since the publication of Trauma and Recovery, and it seems that the basic concepts have held up remarkably well. It is clearer than ever that public and professional awareness and ...

It’s estimated that about 70 percent of adults will experience some kind of trauma in their lifetime. This trauma, especially when left untreated, can have far-reaching consequences on wellbeing, ...

Editor's note: This story includes descriptions of domestic violence and sexual trauma. Psychiatrist Judith Herman changed the way we view trauma. When she was studying to become a psychiatrist in the ...

After experiencing a traumatic event, the last thing most people want to do is revisit the circumstances that remind them of what happened. But for those who develop mental health conditions from ...

Older adults who suffer serious injuries from a fall or a motor vehicle accident often have impaired long-term functioning and diminished quality of life. A new study has found the new Trauma Medical ...

Experiencing a traumatic event can bring on intense mental health symptoms like acute stress and anxiety, but it may not necessarily mean you have post-traumatic stress disorder. Here’s how to tell ...

Betrayal trauma occurs when an individual’s well-being is threatened by an important person or institution in their life. They will have had a close relationship, dependence, or trust with the person ...