Trauma is everywhere today—but what does it really mean? This explainer traces its history, evolving definitions, and the ...

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

Over the past few decades, researchers have developed effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric disorder some people develop after experiencing trauma. These ...

Shifting from objective severity to subjective distress, psychiatric manuals have steadily widened what qualifies as a ...

Mental health effects of war and disease in other parts of the world: A psychologist explains how secondary trauma can ...