Culture is the lens through which we make sense of the world; it shapes our values, beliefs, and how we cope with distress. This lens also profoundly influences how we experience trauma, the types of symptoms we express, and our access to treatment and support.
Children are not simply miniature adults; they experience and interpret the world differently. Trauma can have a profound impact on a child’s development, emotionally, socially, and even physically.
PTSD is a treatable condition. While finding the right type of treatment can take time, the path to recovery is possible. Effective treatment can profoundly reduce symptoms, improve daily life, and foster a renewed sense of hope and control.
PTSD doesn’t just vanish once the initial shock of the trauma fades. It becomes an ongoing challenge, shaping how a person experiences the world, interacts with others, and navigates their daily life.
While traumatic events are deeply disturbing for everyone, not everyone exposed to trauma develops PTSD. Understanding why some people develop PTSD while others don’t is complex and involves a combination of factors.
After a traumatic experience, having intense feelings of fear, helplessness, or sadness is a normal reaction. However, for some people, these reactions don’t subside over time; they might even intensify. If these disruptive symptoms persist for over a month, it could suggest a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Trauma is the lingering emotional effects left by a terrifying, overwhelming, or deeply disturbing event. These events impact a person’s sense of security and control, making them feel helpless in a world that suddenly seems dangerous.
Seeing a loved one struggling with addiction can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. Though you can’t force them to change, your understanding, support, and encouragement can greatly influence their journey towards recovery.
It is a myth that MAT is just replacing one addiction with another. In reality, MAT medications are carefully regulated, non-euphoric, and used under medical supervision. When taken as prescribed, they help break the addictive cycle by restoring a measure of brain function and reducing uncontrollable urges to use.
In addition to individual and group therapy, mutual support groups offer a lifeline for individuals in recovery, providing a sense of community, accountability, and hope.
