Happiness is something many of us desire, yet it often feels elusive. We often chase it through external accomplishments, relationships, or material possessions, but the true key to happiness lies not ...

Trauma doesn’t always leave visible scars, but its impact can echo through every part of a person’s life. Learning to understand, support, and not judge is the first step toward healing and compassion ...

Emotional wounds from past experiences might seem confined to your mental landscape, but medical research increasingly confirms what many health practitioners have long suspected: the burden of ...

Trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of one and forty-four. In this age group, trauma claims more lives each year than cancer. Despite its impact, trauma research ...

Between 85-89% of college students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime, significantly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The compounding ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Trauma can leave invisible scars that impact mental health for years, triggering conditions like OCD, intrusive thoughts, and isolation. But recovery is possible, and sharing lived experiences can ...

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can have significant, lasting effects on an individual's cognitive and physical abilities. TBIs often result in long-term complications that can alter a person's daily ...

A groundbreaking study has developed the first comprehensive assessment of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among Northern Ireland's adult population. ACEs are defined as traumatic or stressful ...

The U.S. Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine establish an ad hoc committee to conduct a study to review the latest published ...