Zero preventive trauma deaths. Is it possible, and do first responders hold the key to this lofty goal? Trauma accounts for at least 200,000 U.S. deaths per year. Recognizing this, in its 2016 report, ...

Generational trauma occurs when parents unintentionally pass their trauma down to their kids. Generational trauma can affect multiple generations over the course of hundreds of years. Learning to ...

Recently, the concept of “trauma-informed” care has permeated many mental health agencies and clinical practices. It has become clear that many of the “symptoms” and presenting problems that bring ...

Ashley, W. and Lipscomb, A. (2026) Beyond “Weaponization:” Reframing Identity and Trauma in Social Work Education. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 14, 36-52. doi: 10.4236/jss.2026.144002 .

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 ...

Although she didn’t witness the event herself, Heidi Horsley, PsyD, found herself replaying the last moments of her brother’s life again and again in her mind. He died in a car accident after ...

Trauma-related disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions beyond PTSD, including reactive attachment disorder, acute stress disorder, and anxiety disorders. Experiencing trauma can ...