Intergenerational trauma occurs when multiple generations of a family feel the effects of past traumatic events. These effects can be emotional or physical. Traumatic events can influence a person’s ...

From the specific situations that trigger trauma to the mechanisms underlying its effects, there exists a wide range of distinguishable forms of this complex phenomenon. Some authors concentrate on ...

A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including harmful alcohol ...

A new study suggests that climate trauma -- such as experiencing a devastating wildfire -- can have lasting effects on cognitive function. A new study from University of California San Diego suggests ...

Leland Fleming (left) is a postdoctoral Research Fellow in the lab of Kerry Ressler at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital (both MA, USA). Fleming investigates the long-term impacts of ...

Psychological trauma (referred to as "trauma" in the rest of this post for simplicity) is complex and pervasive, significantly affecting individuals emotionally, mentally, and physically. Since its ...