trauma

Reframing the Cultural Definition of Trauma

https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/news/awareness/we-need-to-reframe-the-cultural-definition-of-trauma This article in Mental Health Today deserves a read. “Armed with this knowledge and information from the psychological field of study, it is clear that the outdated understanding of trauma and PTSD that reduces its application to only: military personnel, veterans and those who have experienced extreme trauma such as rape or torture, is

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Vicarious Trauma

Very interesting article on vicarious and secondary trauma on Mental Health Today. Constant news stream, friends and loved ones sharing stories, videos and updates on their social media, can take its toll. https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/blog/awareness/safeguarding-yourself-and-others-from-traumatic-media The BMA website defines and lists symptoms as some common signs of vicarious trauma: Vicarious trauma is a process of change resulting

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