Trauma has emerged as an important public health concern because it has long-term adverse effects upon physical and mental health. Trauma contributes to chronic health and behavioral health conditions ...

Trauma has emerged as an important topic in behavioral healthcare because people in our communities experience it in complex ways, not only as victims of and witnesses to violence, abuse, and neglect ...

Not all childhood trauma has the same biological impact. A new study finds that adversity in late childhood is most strongly ...

Since the landmark adverse childhood experiences study nearly 30 years ago, it has become clear that childhood trauma is widespread in our communities. The problem is so pervasive that in 2019 the ...

Research in Virginia jail could help churches deal with emotional impact of the pandemic. One day soon the pandemic may be past, and COVID-19, a memory. But the trauma—from the isolation, seeing ...

As attention on trauma-informed care for library patrons grew, Karen Fisher, professor at the University of Washington School of Information, began to wonder whether equal attention should be turned ...

The 12-month research will compare standard care with a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and psychological needs of trauma patients.

Workplace violence prevention in health care has become one of the most urgent priorities for hospitals and health care systems nationwide.

The term "trauma-informed care" and its practices are widely used among area nonprofits, advocates and activists. It's a broad term that can look different depending on the field it's applied in, but ...

We often think of trauma as something tied to war, natural disasters, or violent events. But for many people, trauma shows up in a quieter place: the exam room. Whether you’re undergoing surgery, ...