Trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition. It was first diagnosed in war veterans decades ago, known as “shell shock.” As time went on, however, more was discovered about the disease.

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The pain caused by suicide can feel insurmountable. Grieving the death of a loved one to suicide can be especially complicated because there are so many unanswered questions. But as there is always light in the darkness, there is hope in learning to process the pain and come out on the other side.

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If you are unsure if you are experiencing traumatic stress, you can pay attention to the way your stress presents. Traumatic stress manifests itself emotionally, physically, and mentally.

If you know someone with PTSD, you may have to experience their outbursts of anger, fear, sadness, or feel them distancing themselves from you. You may feel helpless somedays or like you are living with a complete stranger.

PTSD can be triggered by all kinds of distressing experiences, such as a car accident, a natural disaster, rape, threats or acts of violence, and the death of a loved one.

Whether the assault happened last week or two years ago, sexual assault survivors can continue to feel the impact on their mental health as if the attack happened that day. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a sexual assault, know that you are not alone in feeling these effects.

Trauma-informed care is a therapeutic approach that asks, "What happened to you?" rather than "What's wrong with you?" This adjusts the emphasis from victim-blaming to recognizing the individual as a survivor.

Trauma has a powerful impact on mental health because it changes both the body and the brain. These changes happen because your body registers that you’re in a dangerous situation and starts preparing itself for survival.