What is Trauma?

Trauma is an event or experience that has a negative effect on an individual, including:

  • Homelessness
  • Substance Abuse
  • Unemployment
  • Family Violence
  • Bullying

What are the Effects of Trauma?

Trauma can negatively impact healthy development, affect relationships, and contribute to mental health issues including substance abuse.

An individual can be affected by multiple traumas. However, an individual’s response to trauma has a larger impact on their overall health and wellbeing than the number of traumas experienced.

The long-term effect on a person with trauma can be reduced through an informed and supportive community.