Family gatherings look picture-perfect from the outside. Three generations gathered around the table, smiling for the camera.

The Black community has endured tremendous trauma since arriving in the U.S. Studies find generational trauma is detrimental to Black children’s mental health. Other mental health struggles like ...

Those who have experienced childhood trauma know all too well that the impact is long-lasting. It doesn't just disappear when you grow up, move away from home, and start a life and family of your own.

According to many therapists and mental health professionals, sometimes trauma isn't derived from one-time, extreme life events like a tragic tornado, a school shooting or a car crash. Many people ...

Generational trauma passes down through families by biological, environmental, psychological, and social means. You may experience epigenetic changes, which affect gene expression linked to anxiety ...

A child grows up and becomes an expert observer of their parents' behavior. When their behavior has a proven pattern of harm or destruction, a line must be drawn to interrupt the transference of ...

That inexplicable anxiety you feel in crowded places? The way your body tenses up when you hear raised voices? The persistent feeling that something bad is about to happen even when life is going well ...

Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is ...

As we continue our coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza, we're going to take a step back and talk about how the cycles of violence have affected generations of families. It's a theme Arwa Damon ...

SEATTLE — Are you trying to unpack a traumatic childhood while parenting your own kids? Mary talked with Emma To, who found a way to begin healing her generational trauma as she parents her own ...

A life-altering experience “doesn’t just die with you,” one expert says. “It has a life of its own afterwards.” Scientists are gathering evidence that suggests emotional trauma can transcend ...

In the intricate tapestry of life, childhood trauma is an unfortunate thread that weaves through the fabric of our existence. It is an inescapable reality, one that persists even in the most loving ...