Trauma
Psychological trauma can result when a person is involved or witnesses a highly distressing or threatening event.

Examples of Traumatic Events*
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Physical, sexual, or psychological abuse and neglect (including trafficking)
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Natural and technological disasters or terrorism
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Family or community violence
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Sudden or violent loss of a loved one
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Substance use disorder (personal or familial)
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Refugee and war experiences (including torture)
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Serious accidents or life-threatening illness
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Military family-related stressors (e.g., deployment, parental loss or injury)
*The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Symptoms of Traumatic Stress*
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Isolation
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Lack of empathy
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Unexplained physical illness
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Emotional
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Sleep problems
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Lack of self-esteem
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Negative body image
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Feelings of shame and/or guilt
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Hypervigilance/fearful
*The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Potential Outcomes of Traumatic Stress
Reckless, Risk Taking, Agressive Behaviors
"The longer traumatic stress goes untreated, the greater the risk of developing maladaptive and potential dangerous coping mechanisms."