The 2019 Movie, Waves, spotlights the turmoil of a Florida family. It is broken into two halves. The first dissects the downfall of Tyler Williams,…
It’s widely acknowledged that childhood traumas can profoundly influence various aspects of our adult lives. While we commonly recognize the most overt forms of adverse…
In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Lauren Rudolph interviews Dr. Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, a world-renowned expert on the neurobiology of trauma…
Imagine an approach to trauma work that follows a subtle symphony of sensations in the face, head, and neck. This is the fascinating world of…
The emotionality of our lives can be lost through words, as words are oftentimes not enough to express the complexities of our perceptive reality. Miles…
“My therapist says make friends with your monsters” is a poem by José Olivarez, a son of Mexican immigrants, and the author of poetry collections…
Mallory Rose’s Ted Talk, “The Problem with Cultural Gatekeeping,” delves into the harmful consequences of defining and controlling cultural identity. She argues that cultural gatekeeping,…
Many healthcare professionals continue to lack training on how to deal with the healthcare needs of people with serious mental illness. Stigma toward mental illness…
In leading a life of service and violence to defend their countries, many army veterans are plagued by mental health disorders that have lasting effects…
Disconnection, “dislocation” and poor “attunement” could be the silent killer of our times. While a loneliness epidemic preceded the pandemic, with countries like the United…
Our Identity navigates us through many of life’s largest challenges. Identifying with activities, groups, interests and passions brings us closer to others and to a…
“What if I told you that you could overcome anything—that there isn’t a circumstance or situation known to man that you cannot overcome? That you…
Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. Whether we’re tackling daily chores or facing major life events, our bodies react to these demands, known…
Taylor Swift began pursuing her passion for music as a career at the age of 14 and has truly built a name for herself…
In a society where trauma is either relegated to the abnormal or used as a catch-all term, Dr. Gabor Maté delves into the question of…
“It was one of the most complex experiences I’ve ever gone through. It came with a horrific sense of impending doom, while simultaneously trying to…
In this episode, Trauma Report writer Vanessa DiPasquale speaks with Caitlin Johnson, a functional medicine dietitian, who helps women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)…
Jan Toorop’s painting, “O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?” (1891), serves as a powerful expression of emotions that resonate deeply with mental health themes, offering…
The popular Youtube channel Button Poetry showcases a poem written by Nora Cooper entitled I Won’t Write You Obituary. The powerful poem discusses the topic…
If you’ve ever been intrigued by how trauma impacts the body, or if you’re searching for effective ways to navigate anxiety and stress, then this…
