“Trauma changes you. Healing is about creating a new version of yourself, the one that is stronger, wiser, and more compassionate.”
- Michele Rosenthal
Around 5% of adults in the U.S. receive a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis in a given year. In Texas alone, that is a little more than 1.5 million people. PTSD develops from traumatic situations, which can range from a single event to multiple events over time. At SUN Behavioral Health Houston, we provide resources for our patients and their families to learn more about different types of trauma. Today, we are going to discuss complex trauma.
Understanding Complex Trauma
Complex trauma occurs over an extended period and includes repeated escalating events. Commonly, domestic violence, human trafficking, prisoner of war, chronic illness, childhood emotional/physical abuse, etc., are examples of complex trauma. This type of trauma is often more complicated in nature and results in several psychological or physical developments. It can also result in someone having difficulty adapting to similar experiences. Life outcomes for someone who has experienced complex trauma that has not been treated include educational, relational, career, and health concerns. It may result in people developing multiple mental health or even substance use disorders.
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