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The Difference Between Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD

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Trauma is a word that is often used casually in everyday conversation, but in mental health care, trauma has a very specific meaning. Experiencing trauma can affect a person emotionally, mentally, and physically long after a difficult event has passed. While many people recover naturally over time, others may develop more serious mental health conditions […]