Trauma And Violence

What would it take for psychiatrists and other physicians in the United States to collectively resist risks to the public’s health and mental health?

An update from Ukraine.

On Saturday night at a LGBTQ+ Club in Colorado Springs, 5 were killed and at least 25 injured.

Poetic musings on posttraumatic growth...

Reflecting on the process of healing...

Noninvasive brain stimulation techniques have been shown to be safe and effective in treating the cognitive, physical, and emotional consequences of acquired brain injury.

This crisis and hostage negotiator shares one his scariest moments from the field.

How can PMHNP consults with law enforcement reduce involuntary transfers and other unwanted outcomes?

The mental health of the shooter impacted the jury’s outcome in the Parkland School mass shooting sentencing.

The jury has awarded almost 1 billion dollars to the Sandy Hook families. What toll did the trial take on their mental health?

Did you miss the 2022 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference? We've got you covered.

Return to work after traumatic brain injury can be difficult for both employers and employees.

On this September 11th—and always—we strive for unity...

Can an artistic memorial help recovery from gun-violence trauma as a sort of collective art therapy?

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care has issued a new directive for trauma-responsive care for children and adolescents in correctional facilities.

More than 80% of homeless individuals report having experienced life-altering trauma at some point in their lives.

Psychiatry’s tools: words, which can be as cutting as a knife.

Can we inherit our parents’ trauma? Research points to yes.

How do you screen for childhood trauma? One doctor at the 2022 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference in San Diego, one doctor shared his most helpful tips.

All these events that occurred over the weekend bear social psychiatric weight.

With so much media surrounding mass violence in the US, we need to sort out fact from fiction.

Mothers with borderline personality disorder often have experienced early-life trauma. How can you help?

A physician assistant writes a poem inspired by the recent mass shooting in Uvalde.

It is time to stop denying this lethal reality…

Following the Highland Park shooting, on a day meant for celebration, proves we need action now more than ever.

“Our country needs the psychological healing of our increasing divisiveness and conflicts…”

Have we learned anything from history regarding gun safety?

We may now know the answer to the question "are we a traumatized nation?"

Can we borrow terminology to help identify—and address—the mental issues associated with gun violence?