Many people with complex PTSD use alcohol to self-medicate, which may lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often experience chronic emotional ...

Adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) learned very well as children what it meant to “not need” anything—to be self-reliant and self-sufficient. These children also learned to be ...

Psychology Assistant Professor Sarah Merrill studies the chemical tags that trauma and other adverse experiences can leave on ...

The unique symptoms of PTSD in youth, and treatments specific to children after trauma. Exploring how PTSD looks different in children than in adults, what factors contribute to trauma’s long-term ...

The Children’s Crisis Treatment Center helps 3,500 young people each year who are suffering from behavioral issues, depression, and trauma.

Complex PTSD describes the existence of long-term trauma. An artist, a therapist, and a researcher seek to unravel the nuances of C-PTSD, while still pursuing joy and healing. Post-traumatic stress ...

Immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Susan Coates, PhD, provided critical mental health services to children and their parents at the Family Assistance Center set up by ...

Since the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, I’ve received messages from parents, teachers, and family members asking how to best discuss this event with the children in their ...

Adoption is a complex and deeply personal journey that brings unique strengths, challenges and experiences to every child and family. In early childhood education and care (ECEC) environments, ...

Some 42% of Australians experience a traumatic event before turning 18—and it affects their health decades later.