What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
By The National Institute of Mental Health
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel […]
InBrief: Early Childhood Mental Health
Published by The Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University The science of child development shows that the foundation for sound mental health is built early in life, as early experiences—which include children’s […]
At the Intersection of Autism and Trauma
By Lauren Gravitz
Having autism can sometimes mean enduring a litany of traumatic events, starting from a young age. “We know that about 70 percent of kids with autism will have a comorbid […]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Autistic People
By Dr Freya Rumball
The risk of PTSD is higher for groups who are more likely to be exposed to traumatic events. Research indicates that autistic people may be more likely to experience […]
Afraid to sleep indoors: Child survivors of deadly quake left traumatized
By , and , CNN
For victims in Syria, the earthquake is another crisis amid a devastating 12-year civil […]
How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma Caused by Videos of Police Brutality
By Jade Hindmon, NPR
Many of us spent recent days thinking about the life of a […]