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Trauma

Trauma is when we experience frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or out of our control. Trauma can affect our mental health in different ways.

You might've experienced trauma in the past or you could be going through it right now. Or you might know someone who's struggling with trauma. Our information is here to help.

I spoke to some other survivors and realised they felt the exact same way. Talking to them was brilliant. It made me realise that while my behaviour had changed, I was just coping the way I could, that we all were.

Learn about trauma

About trauma

Learn what trauma is and the different types of trauma that you might experience.

Effects of trauma

Find out what trauma might make you feel and experience, and how it relates to mental health.

Coping and self-care for trauma

Get self-care tips to help you cope with trauma, both now and in the long term.

Treatment and support for trauma

Learn about treatments that might help with the mental health effects of trauma, and how to access these.

Overcoming barriers to getting help

Find out how to overcome barriers you might face in opening up about trauma or seeking help.

Helping someone else with trauma

Get tips if you're supporting someone who has experienced trauma, including ways to look after your own wellbeing.

Useful contacts for support with trauma

Browse our list of useful organisations who can offer support for trauma.

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Published: October 2026

Next review planned: October 2029

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