Today, many parts of the United States are cultural melting pots. People have the opportunity to travel and meet those from other cultures more easily than in previous generations. However, cultural differences and generational trauma can have a significant impact on a person's mental health and their outlook on life. ... Read More
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From the Ashes: A Firefighter on “Post-Traumatic Growth”
In this installment of the First Responder Families Podcast, show host and licensed family therapist Ivona Bhahda explored the innovative concept of “post-traumatic growth,” by interviewing a former firefighter about his journey through trauma, alcoholism, and PTSD. When post-traumatic growth is an end destination, ... Read More
How Trauma Affects Brain Development and Function
Trauma can have serious effects on people. In fact, 6 out of 100 Americans will suffer from trauma-related PTSD during their lifetime. But how does trauma affect the brain? The answer is important for recognizing the impact of trauma on the brain and finding effective healing strategies. From altering neural pathways ... Read More
Healing from the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Every 68 seconds, someone in this country is sexually assaulted, according to the Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey; and nine out of 10 survivors of sexual assault are women, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network has said. The mental health consequences of this type of trauma, as the ... Read More
Treating Trauma with Psychoeducation: An Expert on “Seeking Safety”
Over 90 percent of clients in public behavioral health have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life, according to the National Council for Behavioral Health, and trauma is at the root of most mental and substance use disorders. Trauma-informed treatments are therefore essential in effectively treating ... Read More
How Trauma Can Cause Addiction
Updated November 21, 2022 "Trauma," as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is “an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the ... Read More
Prolonged Trauma and C-PTSD: What You Need to Know
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or “complex PTSD” or “C-PTSD,” is a response to distressing events that occur either repeatedly or over a prolonged period. This “prolonged trauma” can significantly affect a person’s health, relationships, and quality of life. Greater awareness of prolonged trauma and C-PTSD ... Read More
New Film on First Responder Trauma and PTSD Features FHE Health Experts
RESIDUAL: Cumulative Trauma and PTSD in First Responders premiered nationwide in September with the help of FHE Health, which was asked to contribute its expertise. The 93-minute documentary calls attention to the mental health impact of high exposure to trauma, through testimonials from police officers, fire fighters, ... Read More
