The term is everywhere, but what does it mean? Six guiding principles can help organisations provide care without causing ...

There is a high prevalence of traumatic events in our society and the number of trauma sufferers in the general population is significant, with lasting adverse impacts on health, including oral health ...

First, a definition: Trauma-informed care (TIC) acknowledges the need to understand a person’s life experiences in order to deliver effective medical care. It also assumes that trauma has occurred in ...

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 ...

In Plain Language, What Is 'Trauma-Informed Care'? Many facilities, institutions, health care centers, schools, and even states have declared themselves to be "trauma-informed" and mandate ...

For years, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and mental health counselors have practiced trauma-informed care, an approach that acknowledges that people have traumatic experiences and that ...

This article offers essential strategies for general dentists to manage patients with histories of abuse to improve treatment adherence and oral health outcomes. General dentists are encouraged to ...

What does it mean for a hospital to offer "trauma-informed care"? How about a hairdresser ? Or even a paint colour consultant?Suddenly, this term ...

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 ...

Trauma has emerged as an important public health concern because it has long-term adverse effects upon physical and mental health. Trauma contributes to chronic health and behavioral health conditions ...