Sep 3, 2025 · Whether stemming from a single traumatic event or prolonged exposure to stress, trauma alters neural pathways, disrupts chemical balances, and changes how the brain processes information.

Oct 27, 2025 · Trauma hijacks the brain’s survival systems, shutting down higher-order thinking. Freezing and dissociation are survival strategies, not failures. PTSD disrupts the brain’s ability to “turn...

Mar 11, 2025 · Trauma has a way of leaving its mark—not just in your memories but in the way your brain and body work every day. Let’s explore five distinct ways trauma affects you—and what that …

Dec 7, 2022 · Researchers have found exposure to traumatic events may physically change the brain, including the mechanism used for learning and survival. These findings could significantly advance …

Sep 9, 2025 · Trauma can impact people in a variety of ways and can even have a lasting impact on the brain. In some cases, it can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a trauma- and stressor …

Sep 17, 2025 · How does trauma affect the brain? Learn how trauma changes the brain, what long-term effects it can have and how therapy aids brain healing after trauma.

Jan 7, 2026 · Explore the profound effects of trauma on the brain with insights from neuroscience. Learn how research is reshaping our understanding of mental health.