What Is Trauma? The More People Talk About It, The More It Means

Trauma is everywhere today—but what does it really mean? This explainer traces its history, evolving definitions, and the ...
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The Expanding Scope of 'Trauma': Understanding Its Cultural Evolution

The term 'trauma' has evolved significantly over decades, expanding from a physical harm definition to include psychological ...
Psychology Today

How the Definition of Trauma Has Changed Over Time

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...
Newsweek

Changing Definitions of Trauma Are Leading To New Alternative Therapies

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. When I was a resident at NYU in 2009, I worked extensively at Bellevue ...
Fergus Falls Journal

What is trauma?

The first article in a three-part series on trauma, Fergus Falls Daily Journal partners with local mental health ...
PopSugar

Trauma Therapy Is in the Spotlight; Psychologists Explain What It Is — and Who It's For

While you might be familiar with talk therapy, otherwise known as cognitive behavioral therapy, there is another form of therapy that's focused on healing from past wounds caused by trauma. Pete ...

How war and disease in other parts of the world affect our mental health — Secondary trauma, survivors’ guilt, compassion fatigue

Mental health effects of war and disease in other parts of the world: A psychologist explains how secondary trauma can ...