Over time, this exposure can take a toll on their mental well-being, manifesting as Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) or Vicarious Trauma (VT). This week, in our "Mental Health Matters" campaign ...

Please give today. After a natural disaster like the Los Angeles wildfires, teachers are often a first line of support for children processing trauma — but teachers can also experience what expert ...

But just hearing about devastating news — even if it didn’t happen to you — can trigger a trauma response known as secondary traumatic stress. Experts have voiced concern about how pervasive ...

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It is normal to feel affected by distressing material. Pro bono volunteers working with vulnerable clients need to be empathetic, but empathy can increase the risk of secondary trauma. Interacting ...

The understanding that exposure to the trauma of others could put people at risk has long been understood—historian Samuel Moyn has said, “Compassion fatigue is as old as compassion,” but ...

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nita Valikodath, MD, MS, gave insight into a challenging case of a 14-year-old boy who had trauma-related retinal detachment in his right eye, ...

To further muddy the waters, card reviews and advertising generally label the insurance as primary or secondary. Before applying for a card, it’s worth knowing the differences between these ...

Post-traumatic growth goes above and beyond resilience. Rather than persevering through challenging circumstances, it represents the capacity to reflect, grow, and truly shift one’s perspective ...

Recovery from trauma can take a lot of time and hard work, but it’s absolutely possible. Here are seven reminders to carry with you during your trauma recovery journey. Since threats can involve ...

A trauma bond typically follows a cycle and rests on an imbalance of power. Recognizing the bond for what it is and getting help may help you break it. Leaving an abusive relationship usually isn ...

Three lovely back-to-school traditions from around the world ...