Childhood trauma Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 
Lightwork
APRIL 10, 2025
These lingering wounds, known as unresolved trauma, can silently shape our behaviors, relationships, and daily experiences without us even realizing it. For women, unresolved trauma can manifest in unique ways, impacting mental health through anxiety, depression, and complex emotional responses.
The Anxiety Guy
JULY 19, 2024
Deep Quality Sleep (6-8 Hours) Quality sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain. For those with sleep issues, exposing your eyes to morning sunlight, minimizing light exposure before bed, and avoiding meals 2-3 hours before sleep can help regulate your circadian rhythm.
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Mad in America
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Universal DBT in Schools Increases Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict In October, Peter Simons wrote about research asking if dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can actually make kids’ mental health worse. The authors found a correlation between childhood adversity and psychotic symptoms, especially hallucinations.
Mad in America
JUNE 28, 2024
A few months ago, I attended a live Zoom event on Guidely with Dr. Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. I went to Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment; there, I learned for the first time that my alcoholism, depression, and rage stemmed from a childhood without any sense of safety.
Mad in America
JUNE 13, 2024
I was still only 17 years old but it was a great relief after the horrendous years I had spent at an all-girls boarding school. My fellow students and I started our first year ‘pre-clinical’ training with 4 ½ days a week of lectures. Those who failed would have one chance to re-sit and if unsuccessful, they would have to leave medical school.
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