The term “dissociation” has received a lot of public and professional attention in recent years. This is likely due to the increased interest in psychological trauma, and, unfortunately, movies like ...

Exposure to traumatic events is all too common, increasing the risk for a range of significant consequences affecting health and well-being. In recent years, new reports of incidents of mass ...

According to betrayal trauma theory, many survivors of childhood sexual abuse learn to compartmentalize (i.e., dissociate) their traumatic experiences from conscious awareness by dividing attention.

Understanding the different types of childhood trauma is the first step to breaking harmful cycles and beginning the healing process.

Those who have experienced childhood trauma know all too well that the impact is long-lasting. It doesn't just disappear when you grow up, move away from home, and start a life and family of your own.

Demi Lovato is opening up about her directorial debut, "Child Star," a documentary exploring the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight in the entertainment industry. Speaking to "Good Morning ...

This story discusses child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-656-4673 to reach the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can also visit the Child Help Hotline for ...

Signs of childhood sexual abuse in adults can include mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may also manifest as self-harming behavior.