Shame is not a side effect of trauma. It often shapes how survivors see themselves, hide their pain, and struggle to heal.

NEW YORK -- One month after Bob Saget was found dead, his family and the Florida medical examiner's office handling the case announced that the comedian and "Full House" star "passed from head trauma.

Trauma doesn’t always end when the danger is over. For many, the body and brain remain locked in survival mode, long after the traumatic event has passed. This is the painful reality of post-traumatic ...

Everyone experiences their fair share of heartache, ranging from minor issues to, capital letters, BAD THINGS. Processing and healing from hardship requires a certain amount of emotional labor.

Understanding the neurobiology of trauma, from the silent Broca’s area to the overactive amygdala, can be a pivotal step in moving from survival to a validated recovery.

A researcher answers the question many asked when they heard charges of abuse and rape against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez: Why didn’t the women speak earlier about the events from decades ago?

To answer those questions, we first need to understand what exactly trauma is, more specifically what a traumatic injury is. University of Florida Health defines a traumatic injury as a physical ...