Trigger warning for discussion of trauma and traumatic events — including discussions of bullying and car accidents. For me, learning about autism has been a process – one informed by community. Being ...

Before the pandemic, nearly half of all children in the U.S. had been exposed to a traumatic event, according to federal data, and more than 1 in 5 had been exposed to multiple. The implications of ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

It would be a “rare” night at Baltimore’s R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center if they didn’t treat a patient with a gunshot wound, nurse Heidi Halterman says. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez takes us inside ...

Some parts of the United States acknowledge three levels of trauma centers, while others acknowledge five levels. Level 1 trauma is for the most serious injuries, where trauma is often large and ...

This story discusses child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-656-4673 to reach the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can also visit the Child Help Hotline for ...