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PTSD vs Complex PTSD: Symptoms, Causes, and Key Differences
Understanding the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD is essential for anyone working in health and social care, supporting a loved one through trauma, or trying to make sense of their own experiences. While both conditions develop following trauma, the…
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How Early Life Experiences Affect Mental Health in Adulthood
Mental health in adulthood is shaped by many interacting factors, including genetics, relationships, environment and life events. However, research consistently shows that early life experiences can have a profound and lasting influence on adult mental health outcomes. Childhood adversity, trauma,…
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Rethinking PTSD: Trauma as a Public Health Challenge
In recent years, there’s been a growing recognition that trauma isn’t just a personal problem; it’s a community and societal one. Whether it’s a car accident, childhood abuse, domestic violence, or displacement through war, trauma shapes the health of millions of…
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What is a Trauma Bond?
The term 'trauma bond' is very topical at present - but what does 'trauma bonding' mean? A trauma bond is a psychological and emotional bond formed between a victim of abuse and their abuser. The bond itself is unhealthy, the…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Signs, symptoms and support
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is typically triggered by traumatic, distressing life events. It is estimated that 1 in 3 individuals who experience a traumatic event will be affected by PTSD. In this article, we look…
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All About Anxiety – Types of Anxiety Disorders
What is anxiety? Anxiety is typically defined as a feeling of worry and unease. Everyone will likely experience feelings of anxiety during certain times in their lives, for example when preparing for a job interview or when going on a…