In People v. Hannah T., a court reduced a 25-year sentence to five years, despite her waiver, citing her severe childhood trauma. This challenges long-standing limits on overturning plea agreements ...

Coming forward about our trauma history is not easy. And, for many survivors, there will be roadblocks along the way—from societal and cultural messages telling us to honor our parents to ...

Like so many holiday dinners, as we decorated our meals with cranberry sauce, we shared gratitude for finally getting together as a family. The grandparents asked the kids about their Christmas gifts ...

Exposure to trauma is associated with many negative outcomes, especially for at-risk populations like incarcerated women and perinatal women. The Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ) is a common measure ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. “You have to read this book,” my new psychologist informed me. As a teenager, I was ...

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 ...

Childhood trauma can affect people in various ways. There are many therapy options to help treat the effects of this trauma. A child can experience trauma in many ...