Trauma And Violence

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?

Loss and suffering can be hard for both patient and provider. Here’s what we know, what we need to learn, and how to protect yourself as a clinician.

A recent survey found 70% of Afghanistan veterans have struggled with their mental health since serving.

Professionally and personally, how have you reacted to and recovered from the tragic events on 9/11?

Two traumatic events... the same timing.

It's been 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. What have we learned?

The long trail of posttraumatic pain and suffering leaves behind too many people whose lives will never be the same...

We must not forget the cost of fighting... the lives of the brave men and women who serve and aim to protect lives.

What toll does trauma take on police officers, firefighters, and EMT workers?