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Category: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Crisis in Ukraine: Public Health Deteriorates in Warfare
One of the most significant humanitarian crises is happening right now in Ukraine after the full-scale military invasion by Russia. Nations worldwide, especially Nato countries,…
PTSD in First Responders
First responders are the first people to arrive at the scene of an emergency. We rely on them to be the first to bring us…
The Effect of PTSD on Relationships
Relationships can be hard for anyone especially when it comes to communication, trust and intimacy. However, for individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it…
The Effects of PTSD on the Brain
Nightmares, flashbacks, distorted thoughts and overwhelming emotions. These are all symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. This disorder occurs not only in those that…
The Difference Between PTSD and C-PTSD
When we think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we tend to imagine a disorder affecting war veterans or people who have flashbacks to a traumatic…
Pain Through Passage: How Immigration Leads to Trauma
Starting a new chapter in your life can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Whether it’s preparing for college, entering the workforce,…
Psychological Reactions to COVID-19
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a rollercoaster of unpredictable events –– beloved celebrities passing away unexpectedly, riots and protests…
The Battle Between Trauma and Social Justice
For several decades, even though there were good intentions, some peaceful protests turned into riots which resulted in traumatic experiences for many people, with some…
The Invisibility of Black Women’s Pain and Secondary Trauma
In his 1962 speech “Who Taught You to Hate Yourself,” Malcolm X said, “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most…