Trauma is the result of experiencing severe stress or violence committed against a person. It can disrupt the state of the psyche and lead to borderline or clinical conditions including neuroses and ...

A model for hope and healing. Michelle is a 60-year-old mother of four with nine grandchildren who is trying her best to find stable housing. For several years, Michelle has slept where she can–in ...

Credit: Getty Images. As many as 80% of registered nurses and 64% of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) experience burnout. Psychiatric-mental health NPs are at greater risk for burnout due to ...

Trauma-informed care is in the details. It assumes people are people. And people experience trauma. Trauma informed care or TIC assumes that every person may have a history of trauma, so steps are ...

Advocates for Trauma-Informed Care, a student organization led by Ohio State medical school students, is working to educate students and faculty involved in healthcare regarding the support needed for ...

Research with those who have experienced trauma should make space for people's stories in a way that centres participants and ...

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 ...

Trauma has emerged as an important public health concern because it has long-term adverse effects upon physical and mental health. Trauma contributes to chronic health and behavioral health conditions ...

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. We hear a lot about trauma-informed care these days, and for good reason. When a clinician provides ...

Research shows that women impacted by domestic abuse are significantly more likely to experience chronic health conditions. Survivors often live with untreated pain, anxiety and fear—and many never ...