The heavy impact of traumatic experiences can differ depending on culture and geography. According to a new study from the University of Zurich, the culture-specific sequelae of trauma found in ...

Over the past few decades, researchers have developed effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a ...

The term is everywhere, but what does it mean? Six guiding principles can help organisations provide care without causing ...

It’s the word of the decade. “A major signifier of our age.” “The invisible force that shapes our lives.” But what is “trauma”? Although it occupies the cultural spotlight, its meaning has never been ...

The thesis is an inquiry into modern art in sub-Saharan Africa, its genesis and initial stages during colonial rule and the early phase of independence, and into the impact on its trajectory of a ...

Food is meant to nourish, comfort, and connect us. Yet, for many individuals and communities, food has become a source of stress, illness, and disconnection. This is particularly true when we look at ...

The classification of a trauma as natural or caused by humans can have a significant impact on the ways people react to it and on the types of assistance mobilized in its aftermath (see Exhibit 1.2-1 ...

Hurricane Katrina occurred 20 years ago in the Gulf Coast of the southern U.S. The tragedy and its aftermath for the evacuees and descendants of the many deceased constitute a mass trauma. Researchers ...

Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical ...