Violent traumatic events—such as mass shootings and acts of domestic terrorism—have become increasingly common in the United States. Yet, despite their growing prevalence, little research has examined ...

Psychiatric disorders, such as alcohol use disorder and depression, occurring after a traumatic event significantly increase risk for MACCE.

Panelists at a Harvard Chan Studio event discussed expectations and myths about grieving, how trauma can impact health, and ...

Trauma can look different for everyone. It can arise after being in an accident, losing a loved one, experiencing natural disasters, witnessing something traumatic happen to someone else, and many ...

Traumatic responses to life-threatening events activate the nervous system in a unique way that focuses all attention, energy, and other resources on survival at the cost of daily function. When the ...

In the midst of traumatic events, such as a neighborhood shooting, positive classroom behavior management interventions may not work as well for all kids, a new study shows. In general, offering ...

From the tragic stories coming out of the Israel-Hamas war to the all-too-frequent reports of mass shootings, hate crimes and domestic violence, many people around the world end up experiencing trauma ...

As a researcher of student mental health and well-being, Keith Herman has found that, in general, offering students more positive encouragement rather than negative reprimands not only reduces ...

Many children witness upsetting events. Contrary to what some adults believe, they often want to talk about these events. Acknowledging children’s talk about these events is important for supporting ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — Immediate psych-based response to mass traumatic events like school shootings is crucial to ...