Emotional trauma occurs when a negative event(s) occurs that overwhelms our coping abilities. So, for most of us, it’s fairly obvious that we have emotional trauma. When we were children, our coping ...

You probably think your hair is just sitting there looking pretty (or not so pretty on bad hair days), but it’s actually functioning as a biological record keeper, documenting every major emotional ...

No one walks through trauma untouched. Even when you tell yourself you’ll rise above it, outgrow it, or break the cycle—it has a way of rewiring your emotional responses in ways you never saw coming.

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

You are not broken you’re just carrying more than your share. For adults navigating the heavy terrain of emotional trauma or chronic self-doubt, this truth can feel both comforting and daunting.

Psychological trauma (referred to as "trauma" in the rest of this post for simplicity) is complex and pervasive, significantly affecting individuals emotionally, mentally, and physically. Since its ...

A web of altered neurochemical pathways and physical brain changes result in post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The interplay between cortisol dysregulation, heightened norepinephrine levels, ...

In 2026, mental health awareness emphasizes emotional resilience, with Moon signs offering insight into processing pain and trauma. Each zodiac sign's ...

While hurricanes are known for causing swift and often devastating physical destruction, they can also cause equally serious emotional damage, said Dr. Janette Nesheiwat on Saturday, Oct. 1. "It's a ...

Brevard County's new Special Victims Unit aims to reduce the psychological toll on victims of abuse and violence.