General Overview
Trauma has both a medical and psychological component. Medically, trauma refers to a serious or critical bodily injury, wound, or shock. Psychologically, trauma refers to an experience that is emotionally painful, distressful, or shocking, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.
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Healing the Mind
How to cope with disaster: tips for adults
After experiencing a tragic event, it can be hard to understand and cope with the range of emotions that you may be feeling. Learn about the common responses to disaster and strategies to help yourself heal.
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder Sandra developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being raped. Read about her journey through diagnosis, medication, and counseling.
Unique concerns when dealing with a sudden loss
Any loss of a loved one is tragic and painful. But when death occurs from a sudden, unexpected cause such as an accident, natural disaster, suicide, or murder, the reactions of the survivors in coping with their grief can be intense. Read more here.
Faith, prayer, and healing
In cultures around the world, spirituality has historically played a large and very important role in healing. In today’s science-based, technological world, these practices now fall into the category of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). But how large a role does prayer still play in today’s world?
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Psychological Effects
For complete healing, it is important to understand the
psychological side of trauma.
Physical Effects
Anthrax is a life-threatening bacterial infection. The disease usually occurs in hoofed animals, like cattle and goats. Although it is rare, people can contract anthrax from exposure to infected animals or anthrax spores. Learn more here.
Dealing with the physical environments that may cause trauma can put survivors and rescue workers at a greater risk for certain conditions:
Healing the Body
To manage some of the physical after-effects of trauma, you may need the following:
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