Traumatic stress: effects on the brain Emotional Trauma changes the brain in several ways. It can change neural pathways, release of neurotransmitters and also cause physiological changes in parts of the brain. We learn more about this going forward. But let’s first begin with understanding what emotional trauma is. What is trauma? To understand what […]
Read moreIntroduction Experiencing an emotional or psychological trauma, such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, a natural disaster, etc, can have severe negative consequences on the victim, as well as on the people around them. A trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, which can lead to shock and denial at first, but also have […]
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