In 2021, Leanne Pedante's husband died suddenly in a car accident. After the initial shock wore off, the fitness instructor felt an instinct to turn to movement — one of her go-to coping mechanisms.

Trauma has a significant impact on the body. It sensitizes the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is the area of the brain responsible for our body’s central stress response system. The ...

Trauma is the result of experiencing severe stress or violence committed against a person. It can disrupt the state of the psyche and lead to borderline or clinical conditions including neuroses and ...

Workplace trauma affects a wide range of employees—employers who prioritize flexible policies, non-judgmental communication, and mental health resources create safer, more resilient teams. When a ...

Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...