Childhood trauma is complex and all too common. More than two-thirds of children in the United States reported experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16, according to the Substance ...

Many parents feel ill-equipped to aid their child's mental health, but studies show that active engagement fosters better ...

A teenager bombs a chemistry test and tells her parents she's traumatized. A sixth grader doesn't get picked for dodgeball ...

The way a child is raised can affect their behaviors well into adulthood. Unfortunately, there are 11 odd behaviors you’ll ...

A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including harmful alcohol ...

Over my last 13 years as a trauma therapist, there has been a question that’s surfaced many times from my clients: Was it childhood trauma if I was privileged? There’s a bifurcated thought many of us ...

The Center for Child Counseling hosted a "Lead The Fight" luncheon at The Breakers. Guest speaker Benjamin Perks, a UNICEF global advocate, discussed ending child trauma and maltreatment. Perks ...

It's yet more evidence that working on your mental health can impact future generations, too. "Generational trauma" has been a buzz phrase for a few years now, as more and more adults learn that the ...

Reading Jackson Clark’s tribute to Tyrone Yazzie (Herald, Jan. 5), the young, Indigenous man who worked in Clark’s art gallery and died living homeless and addicted to alcohol, raised a concern for me ...

A University of Sydney-led study published today has found 42 percent of Australian adults - more than eight million people - experienced a traumatic event as children. Those affected have a 50 ...

When a parent suffered trauma as a child, their kids are affected. Trauma in childhood echoes through generations, according to new research that could have implications for thousands of migrant ...

This story discusses child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-656-4673 to reach the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can also visit the Child Help Hotline for ...