Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under this ...

Have you ever considered the lasting effects of childhood trauma and how they extend into adulthood? How we are raised ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect teenagers in ways that are easy to overlook. After experiencing trauma, some may struggle with nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, or withdrawal from ...

It is human to want to connect with others. And sometimes, if you’ve had a particularly rough day (or week, or year), it can be freeing to bond with someone by sharing deep secrets or your troubled ...

"Generational trauma" has been a buzz phrase for a few years now, as more and more adults learn that the origins of some of their own mental health problems might go much farther back than their own ...

Work should never define or take over your life. Unfortunately, here are 11 things people think are normal at work but are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When you grow up in unpredictable environments or experience something ...

Head injuries can transform from seemingly minor bumps into life-threatening medical emergencies within minutes or hours. The brain sits protected within the skull, but when trauma occurs, the ...

A trauma bond can keep you in a relationship that is unhealthy and destructive. Several of your close friends may have already encouraged you to end your relationship because they see the mistreatment ...