Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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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 to safety and ta..
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 Tra..
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. Th..
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..
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 ..
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 unexpe..
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 experien..
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 mos..
A Guide to PTSD Treatment
Reaching out for help is often thought to be the hardest part of the journey to improvement for mental illness. However, what is often not..
Fighting Your Ancestors’ Battles: Intergenerational Trauma
Imagine being traumatized by something that didn’t even happen to you. That is the reality for an unknown number of people whose relatives..