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These projects examine the psychological, emotional, and developmental impact of exposure to distressing or life-threatening events, such as abuse, violence, loss, or natural disasters. These studies explore how trauma affects brain development, behavior, learning, relationships, and physical health across the lifespan, with particular attention to childhood and adolescence. Researchers investigate risk and protective factors, trauma-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), and the mechanisms through which trauma influences outcomes. Many projects also focus on trauma-informed practices and interventions designed to support healing, resilience, and recovery in clinical, educational, and community settings. This research contributes to more compassionate, effective responses to trauma that promote safety, empowerment, and well-being.
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- Injury Recovery Improvement StudyProject Abstract/Summary Every year, millions of people in the U.S. experience a traumatic injury that requires emergency medical care. For many of these people, managing what has happened to them and moving forward with their lives requires extensive coping efforts. However, a subset will struggle to cope, and some will experience serious mental health problems. Surprisingly, very little is known about how this initial coping process unfolds and what predicts who will do well and who will struggle. This project… Read more: Injury Recovery Improvement Study