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…
“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…
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…
[trigger warning: talk of war and PTSD] Melissa Walker shares the powerful story of military members and the horrors they go through while in battle,…
In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Nikita Baxi speaks with Dr. Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell, a grief and trauma psychotherapist based in the U.K,…
Brianna Wiest is an author and poet and has a popular page on Instagram where she shares her writing too. She has an amazing gift…
From YouTube star Jake Paul to A-list actor Tom Hardy, mixed martial arts (MMA) has attracted the participation of individuals from all walks of life,…
In this thought-provoking TED Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, paediatrician, author, and former Surgeon General of California reveals the research on how childhood trauma affects…
The way we think about trauma has drastically changed in recent decades thanks to innovative trauma scholars such as Bessel van der Kolk. In a…
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, and her poem “depression doesn’t knock“ is an incredibly powerful piece, filled with humour, raw vulnerability, and hope. The…
In this poem by Wendy Thompson Taiwo, the weight of generational trauma, carried for over three decades, is tangible. Wanting to shed this burden, not…
Art has long been used as a form of expression, often giving a peek into the artist’s deepest thoughts and feelings. The benefits from this…
The song “29” written by singer Demi Lovato (she/them) for her eighth album tells the story of her traumatic, age-inappropriate relationship with Wilmer Valderrama, who…
“Therapy Session” is the title track of American Rapper NF’s second album. The song stems from messages from and conversations with fans about the impact…
New York Best Times Seller novel “What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma” by Journalist Stephanie Foo explores the science and…
American singer and songwriter P!nk explores her childhood and healing her inner child through her song “Conversation with my Thirteen Year Old Self”. The song…
The group AJR is an American group made up of three brothers. Their music depicts very down to earth messages that are relatable to the…
When I was a child, my grandfather’s tattoos were associated with his time in the military. Now, not a day goes by without seeing someone…
In an interview with Steve Paikin of The Agenda, physician and author Dr. Gabor Mate discusses his new book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness…
