Most people have heard of the term vicarious trauma, relating to a concept that is often defined broadly in describing secondary trauma experienced by people who work with traumatized individuals. Yet ...

What doctors witness at the bedside doesn't always stay there. Here's what vicarious trauma really costs, and the small ...

Vicarious trauma is a type of trauma that can cause mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. As its name implies, vicarious trauma is trauma that a person ...

Exposure to news and personal stories detailing traumatic events batters our emotional reserves. Whether conversing with a disaster victim or witnessing horrific images on social media or TV, our ...

The severity of racism we all face in our daily lives will vary depending on one’s circumstances, but research shows that regardless of your wealth, gender, or education, videos of police brutality ...

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There is a concept in psychology known as vicarious trauma. It was first identified in mental health care professionals who were repeatedly exposed to their patients’ traumatic experiences. By ...

Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious trauma describe the psychological burden experienced by professionals who support individuals affected by distressing events. Caregivers in nursing, social ...

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, sent shock waves throughout America, affecting both public figures and private citizens alike. For the people who ...

Research assistants often face unique challenges when working on emotionally intense topics, particularly if they lack established support systems outside the research team or have not yet learned ...

The sheer amount of police brutality appearing in the news and on social media in the past two weeks has no precedent in recent U.S. history. And the mix of protest, fear, outrage, sadness, and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ethan Reed, a senior at Parker’s Legend High School, was supposed to be tuned into his virtual classes Wednesday afternoon. Instead, he sat with his family ...