If your teen seems different after a traumatic experience, it can be hard to know what to do next. Not every young person who goes through trauma develops PTSD, and some stress reactions improve with time. However, mental health treatment may be helpful if your...
This article discusses sexual abuse, trauma responses, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Please read with care. If you may not be able to stay safe, call or text 988, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Sexual abuse survivors can also contact RAINN’s National...
Vicarious trauma can happen when you spend time listening to, witnessing or caring for people who have lived through trauma. It can affect mental health professionals, caregivers, first responders, advocates and others who support people in pain. If you notice...
Learning how to process trauma can feel confusing, especially when painful memories show up in your body, relationships, sleep or sense of safety. Trauma is not something you should have to “just get over.” It can affect how you think, feel, connect and move through...
While trauma is difficult at any age, the effects of trauma on a growing adolescent can impact who they become in the future. Developmental trauma can happen when a young person experiences repeated or long-lasting stress during key stages of growth. This may include...
When your teen seems constantly on edge, shut down or harder to reach, it can be difficult to know what is happening. Some changes may be part of normal teen development. Others may be signs that your teen is dealing with trauma-related distress. Complex...
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