Trauma And Violence

Healing our relationships, and ourselves, through acts of self-care, compassion, and grace.

Does prior trauma build resilience?

Loss and suffering can be hard for both patient and provider. Here’s what we know, what we need to learn, and how to protect yourself as a clinician.

A recent survey found 70% of Afghanistan veterans have struggled with their mental health since serving.

Professionally and personally, how have you reacted to and recovered from the tragic events on 9/11?

Two traumatic events... the same timing.

It's been 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. What have we learned?

The long trail of posttraumatic pain and suffering leaves behind too many people whose lives will never be the same...

We must not forget the cost of fighting... the lives of the brave men and women who serve and aim to protect lives.

What toll does trauma take on police officers, firefighters, and EMT workers?

First of its kind study found aggression in US couples saw a 6- to 8-fold increase during the pandemic.

The potential role of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

How should the sociopolitical nature of PTSD as a diagnosis inform our understanding of trauma?

During National Men’s Health Month, take time to consider the unique mental health needs of male patients.

"Well-meaning" behavior by parents or guardians could be contributing to high levels of depression, suicidality, substance use, and other adverse outcomes in their child.

Is unresolved trauma the number one problem on planet earth? An economist with expertise in disaster-related distress makes the case.

What should residency programs be doing to address current traumas?

What side of the rainbow are we on?

Psychiatrists who want to understand white supremacy should watch this series…

As the recent waves of violence show, a conversation needs to be had on mass shootings and gun violence...

Everything happens for a reason... or does it?

Victims can get caught up in blaming themselves for their traumatic event...

Nightmare disorder can produce emotional manifestations of fear, anger, and sadness. Here are 7 reasons parasomnias can challenge even the most astute diagnostician.

Violence against women isn't new, but it's heightened right now.

During the month of February, we will publish important stories commemorating Black History Month.

Fire setting is the current preferred term in the literature to describe acts of deliberately started fires regardless of their legal or diagnostic status.

Sometimes the best medicine is understanding.

Survivors of abuse need help now more than ever.

Question and consider how people adapt, how families/communities cope, and how physicians should engage with trauma.

Patients want to pass on many things to their children; trauma is not one of them.