Trauma And Violence

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?

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

Is a picture really worth a thousand words? And, if so, is it what is needed to make a difference in gun violence reduction?

Patient violence calls for increased safety precautions.

What causes a broken heart?

Sometimes poetry can help in processing tragedies and traumas.

This father in Oregon is leading by example when it comes to gun safety.

Do you have an idea for how to reduce gun violence?

Mental health clinicians should be more aware of how to identify and assist potential victims of human trafficking.

The misperception of gunmen as “crazy” is damaging. Here’s why.

One doctor went overseas to assist Ukraine. Here are some photos from his journey.

Mourning this Memorial Day extends beyond just veterans…

Unless there are substantive societal changes at many levels, the answer may be yes.

Research explored how a traumatic explosion affected individuals around the world.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the April 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.

PTSD is more prevalent in women than in men. What are the biological, psychosocial, and cultural factors that may explain why?

Violence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Is the infamous slap from the Oscars an example of systemic violence?

To help bring attention to what can be a preventable disability, and to focus on ways to support patients with brain injury, March is commemorated as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

We need to heal children impacted by trauma.

A call to action both to support the youngest victims of war and to prevent future trauma.

Healing our relationships, and ourselves, through acts of self-care, compassion, and grace.

Does prior trauma build resilience?