Trauma from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events can have long-lasting impacts on mental health. Physical symptoms may include tension, headaches, and insomnia.

People respond to trauma differently based on past experiences and support systems. Those with trauma may experience avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness.

Symptoms of trauma:

• Flashbacks

• Avoidance

• Hypervigilance

• Emotional numbness

Trauma treatment typically includes:

• EMDR

• Trauma-informed therapy

• Somatic experiencing