This post was written by Jana Wu, LCSW. A recent CDC study revealed that from 2017 to 2021, the number of teen girls in the United States who experienced sexual violence increased by 20 percent. On ...

But what is “trauma”? Although it occupies the cultural spotlight, its meaning has never been hazier. Can we bring it into focus? “Trauma” derives from the ancient Greek for wound. According to the ...

As society makes strides in mental health awareness, the issue of trauma is frequently discussed. With experiences of trauma being common, it can be helpful to get an understanding of what the term ...