Consider Ethan and Kevin (their names are pseudonyms to protect their privacy), two children that I worked with as an ...

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, ...

Trauma affects the brain, body, and mind in ways people may not understand. This can include self-isolating, finding it hard to bond with people—even a spouse or kids—being constantly angry, thinking ...

Analysis from a workshop convened by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in 2017 reveals gaps in and opportunities for research to improve understanding of the effects ...

Happiness is something many of us desire, yet it often feels elusive. We often chase it through external accomplishments, relationships, or material possessions, but the true key to happiness lies not ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in everyday life, not just in severe car crashes. Dr. Yashar Kalani with Ascension St. John Medical Center explains the risks, prevention strategies, and ...

What is Trauma and Adversity? Adverse childhood experiences, such as maltreatment, exposure to domestic violence, and parental substance use are traumatic or stressful events that lower an ...

In “Anthem,” Leonard Cohen sings, “There is a crack, a crack in everything; That’s how the light gets in.” The cult favorite from 1992 is a tribute to the power of imperfection and resilience. With a ...

If you suffer from post-traumatic stress, you will likely overuse some parts of your brain and underuse others. The parts of your brain involved in monitoring for signs of danger and anticipating what ...

The U.S. Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine establish an ad hoc committee to conduct a study to review the latest published ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-founder and Chairman of One Mind at Work. For some, the word trauma might feel like a ‘taboo’ word. A recent piece in The New ...