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 ...

Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...

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 ...

Picture this scenario: An 89-year-old Holocaust survivor lies on his back while a white-coated dentist with pliers approaches, preparing to pull an infected tooth. Feeling frail, helpless and a little ...

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 ...