What is Psychological Trauma?

Learn more about what psychological trauma is, how to recognize traumatic reactions, and what trauma recovery can look like through therapy and support.

If you or a loved one is seeking more information on treatment:
Visit the ADAA website: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiet...
Join ADAA’s free peer-to-peer PTSD support community: https://healthunlocked.com/ptsd-support
Learn more in ADAA's PTSD brochure: https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/...
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If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public.