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Breaking the Cycle: What You Need to Know About Intergenerational Trauma

Trauma doesn’t end with the person who experienced it. Whether it stems from war, natural disaster, personal tragedy, or life circumstances, trauma can ripple through generations of families, shaping the way they feel, behave, and relate to one another long after the original events have passed. 

War Veterans and PTSD: What to Know

We’ll help you recognize PTSD in military veterans, the impacts on daily life from job challenges to relationship strains, and how you can provide essential support.

Can You Get PTSD From A Car Accident?

Can a car accident lead to PTSD? Find out and gain insights & guidance on managing the situation if it arises.

Can You Get PTSD From A Breakup?

Discover if breakups can cause PTSD and explore relationship-related PTSD symptoms & coping strategies for emotional recovery.

Can You Get PTSD From A Toxic Job?

Learn about the signs of workplace trauma and how the impacts of a toxic work environment could lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Pregnancy Loss Can Lead to PTSD — Here's What You Need to Know

With 10-20% of pregnancies ending in miscarriage, millions of women experience what clinicians classify as a traumatic event every year—one that, if left unaddressed, can develop into PTSD.

What To Do After You've Experienced Trauma

After experiencing trauma, it can feel overwhelming to know what to do next. Whether the trauma is the result of a sudden event or long-term exposure to life-threatening harm, the aftermath can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain of how to move forward. While healing isn’t linear, there are concrete steps to regain a sense of safety, process your emotions, and rebuild your life. Understanding what to do after a traumatic experience is crucial to not only surviving but thriving no matter how trauma manifests again in your life.

Combat PTSD: Challenges, Symptoms, and Healing Approaches

Understand the symptoms, the journey from trauma to healing, and the challenges veterans with PTSD face. Learn how therapies like CPT and EMDR and self-care can aid recovery, alongside a strong support system for those experiencing recurring memories, emotional distress, and relationship strains due to combat exposure.

Why We Don't Believe in "Big T" Vs. "Little T" Trauma

The word “trauma” has become so mainstream, some have even taken to categorizing traumas by severity — something Noori says is not only inaccurate, but potentially harmful.

Why do some develop PTSD after trauma and others don't?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a highly complex psychological condition that is influenced by a variety of factors. Not every person who develops a traumatic event will go on to develop PTSD.

Can PTSD show up years later? Understanding PTSD With Delayed Expression

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-known mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. However, some individuals may experience PTSD with delayed expression where the full diagnosis is not met till many months or even years after an event.

What Is The Relationship Between PTSD & Substance Use?

One of the most common conditions to co-occur with PTSD is substance use disorders (SUD), and the complicated combination can result in more complex issues, including increased health problems, poorer social functioning, higher rates of suicide attempts, and more.

Do I Have Trauma or PTSD?

Learn about the relationship between PTSD & trauma and their profound impact on mental health. We’ll define trauma, explore PTSD’s signs & symptoms, and share the evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy that lead to healing.

What Are The Types of PTSD?

We'll uncover the various responses to trauma and related diagnostic terms, including uncomplicated PTSD, complex PTSD, comorbid PTSD, atypical PTSD, and secondary PTSD.

What Causes PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) arises from a combination of biological, social, and psychological factors, and not everyone exposed to traumatic events develops the condition. The recovery process is personalized, involving therapy and community support, to help individuals find lasting relief.

Let's talk about intergenerational trauma

Intergenerational trauma affects families across generations. Learn about its impact and approaches to healing.

What is PTSD and how does it happen?

Comprehensive guide to understanding PTSD: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options available at Nema Health.

KeY STATS

83%

of Americans have experienced trauma involving actual or threatened death or harm.

~20%

of trauma-exposed individuals develop PTSD.

1 in 11

people will develop PTSD at some point in their lives.

Women are 2X more likely to develop PTSD

compared to men, with 10–12% lifetime prevalence vs. 5–6% in men.

Nearly 50%

of PTSD cases in the U.S. are attributed to physical or sexual violence.

86%

of PTSD cases occur in civilians (not veterans).

WEBINARS

Trauma Treatment 101

Learn about the relationship between PTSD and trauma, signs and symptoms, and the most effective treatments for PTSD.

Beyond Combat: Treating PTSD in Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors

Nearly half of PTSD cases stem from domestic or sexual violence. Find out how the right treatment approach can make all the difference for survivors.

Symptoms

ARTICLES

What Are The Symptoms of PTSD? Here's What You Need to Know

PTSD manifests through intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, mood changes, and heightened alertness. Recognizing these signs is crucial for timely intervention and effective management of the condition.

Is It PTSD?: A Symptom Guide

PTSD emerges in the aftermath of experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing or traumatic event. But what exactly qualifies as a "trauma," and how does it manifest in terms of symptoms?

Acute vs. Chronic PTSD: Differences, Symptoms, and Treatment

Understand acute vs. chronic PTSD including their distinct symptoms and treatments tailored to address the duration and intensity of symptoms.

Combat PTSD: Challenges, Symptoms, and Healing Approaches

Understand the symptoms, the journey from trauma to healing, and the challenges veterans with PTSD face. Learn how therapies like CPT and EMDR and self-care can aid recovery, alongside a strong support system for those experiencing recurring memories, emotional distress, and relationship strains due to combat exposure.

Is PTSD A Permanent Condition?

Is PTSD a permanent condition? Delve into the complexities of PTSD's long-term effects, factors affecting its duration, and approaches for coping and recovery.

How Does PTSD Affect The Brain?

Understand PTSD's brain impact, differences from normal, and cognitive therapy's effectiveness.

Can PTSD Cause Personality Changes?

Uncover the connection between PTSD and personality changes — exploring how trauma impacts behavior, emotions, and relationships.

How to Help A Loved One Who May Have PTSD

Understanding how to support a loved one with PTSD is crucial to fostering a safe and supportive environment where healing becomes possible. While you cannot resolve PTSD for someone else, your support can create a foundation of safety and positive social connection that will help a loved one navigate their healing journey.

How Do I Stop Dissociating From PTSD?

Discover effective ways to overcome dissociation with PTSD and to reclaim control of your life. Explore expert tips and practical strategies to ground yourself and reconnect with the present moment.

Can PTSD show up years later? Understanding PTSD With Delayed Expression

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-known mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. However, some individuals may experience PTSD with delayed expression where the full diagnosis is not met till many months or even years after an event.

What is The Relationship Between PTSD & Insomnia

We’ll discuss the link between PTSD and insomnia, a common pairing that impacts well-being. PTSD, a condition ignited by traumatic experiences, and insomnia, a disorder characterized by sleep challenges, often coexist and worsen each other.

What Is The Relationship Between PTSD & Substance Use?

One of the most common conditions to co-occur with PTSD is substance use disorders (SUD), and the complicated combination can result in more complex issues, including increased health problems, poorer social functioning, higher rates of suicide attempts, and more.

What is Complex PTSD?

Delve into the nuances of PTSD and complex trauma, addressing myths about their differences and how treatment interventions can help survivors manage their symptoms of either effectively.

PTSD and Anger Outbursts: Your Brief Guide To Understanding The Relationship

Trauma often leads to sudden, intense episodes of anger, affecting relationships deeply. Explore the psychology behind PTSD's heightened stress response and its manifestation as overwhelming anger.

The Relationship Between PTSD and Anxiety

PTSD, a result of traumatic experiences, manifests through intrusive memories, flashbacks, and hyperarousal, whereas anxiety embodies excessive worry and fear. We explore the symptoms of PTSD & anxiety to understand their mutual reinforcement and how PTSD's diagnostic evolution from an anxiety classification affects its common co-occurrencewith anxiety disorders.

Why is PTSD So Exhausting?

PTSD can cause fatigue, a debilitating symptom that transcends ordinary tiredness, and affect millions worldwide. We delve into the physical and emotional aspects of PTSD-induced exhaustion, and how trauma impacts energy levels and sleep, contributing to a sense of depletion.

Resources from leading organizations

National Alliance on Mental Illness

PTSD Resource Page

National Institute of Mental Health

PTSD Overview

KEY FACTS

PTSD symptoms often fall into four clusters:

Intrusion (e.g., flashbacks, nightmares)
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Avoidance (e.g., steering clear of reminders)
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Negative mood and cognition (e.g., depressive symptoms, emotional detachment)
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Hyperarousal (e.g., irritability, insomnia, heightened startle)

Treatment

ARTICLES

What happens when PTSD is untreated?

Delve into the consequences of untreated PTSD on mental health and well-being — and the power of cognitive processing therapy for healing.

What Are the Different Treatments for PTSD?

Discover proven treatments for PTSD, xplore evidence-based therapies to reclaim your well-being, and start your journey to healing today.

CPT vs. EMDR: A Guide to PTSD Treatments

Compare CPT and EMDR therapies to understand which PTSD treatment might be the best fit for your recovery journey.

Introduction to Nema's PTSD treatment

An introduction to Nema's innovative PTSD treatment: Understand our approach and how it benefits those we serve.

Is CPT Therapy Hard?

Unveil the truth behind Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), debunk misconceptions, and discover strategies for your therapeutic journey.

What Are the Goals of CPT Therapy?

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a proven therapeutic approach for PTSD treatment with the core goal to empower individuals to overcome trauma and regain control of their lives.

How Does CPT Work for Trauma and PTSD?

CPT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, is an evidence-backed intervention that is highly effective for trauma and PTSD. Learn more about how this targeted approach can lead to long-term healing and empowerment for trauma survivors.

Why CPT Is The Leading Therapy For Trauma & PTSD

Explore the rationale behind choosing CPT therapy for PTSD: and uncover its effectiveness, tailored strategies, and transformative potential for people who’ve endured trauma.

Is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Effective for PTSD?

In seeking healing from the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a source of hope for many — especially those who haven’t found treatment that works. At Nema, we focus on delivering CPT, an approach that uses cognitive restructuring to help trauma survivors think differently about what they went through, and about themselves and the world.

EMDR: What Is it?

EMDR therapy is an innovative PTSD treatment combining cognitive-behavioral, exposure methods, and bilateral stimulation. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s, it offers trauma healing by reprocessing traumatic memories at a neurological level.

Acute vs. Chronic PTSD: Differences, Symptoms, and Treatment

Understand acute vs. chronic PTSD including their distinct symptoms and treatments tailored to address the duration and intensity of symptoms.

Is Forgiveness Required to Heal from Trauma?

The act of forgiveness has been glorified in many stories and anecdotal accounts, as though it may be the golden ticket out of pain, as the storytellers explain how forgiveness somehow purified their soul and, like the gift of atonement, settled the raging waters into a gentle stream. But is forgiveness really necessary for healing and moving past trauma?

What To Do After You've Experienced Trauma

After experiencing trauma, it can feel overwhelming to know what to do next. Whether the trauma is the result of a sudden event or long-term exposure to life-threatening harm, the aftermath can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain of how to move forward. While healing isn’t linear, there are concrete steps to regain a sense of safety, process your emotions, and rebuild your life. Understanding what to do after a traumatic experience is crucial to not only surviving but thriving no matter how trauma manifests again in your life.

How to Help A Loved One Who May Have PTSD

Understanding how to support a loved one with PTSD is crucial to fostering a safe and supportive environment where healing becomes possible. While you cannot resolve PTSD for someone else, your support can create a foundation of safety and positive social connection that will help a loved one navigate their healing journey.

How Do I Stop Dissociating From PTSD?

Discover effective ways to overcome dissociation with PTSD and to reclaim control of your life. Explore expert tips and practical strategies to ground yourself and reconnect with the present moment.

Why Medications Aren't First-Line for PTSD

Although medications may provide symptom relief to some survivors, drugs of any kind are not considered first-line treatments for PTSD. Although medications such as sertraline and venlafaxine can improve symptoms when taken, trauma symptoms can return after stopping the medication.

What's The Best Therapy For PTSD?

Discover the best therapies for treating PTSD including CPT, the front-line treatment, EMDR, medications and PE. Plus, explore how CPT offers distinct advantages.

How Long Does Therapy Take for PTSD?

Recovery timelines from PTSD varies, with evidence-based treatments lasting from a few weeks to four months, depending on if a patient chooses traditional weekly sessions or intensive daily therapies to expedite healing.

Do You Need Medications To Recover From PTSD?

Navigating the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) recovery can involve a careful balance of psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacotherapy. While psychotherapy forms the bedrock of PTSD treatment, the role of medications in enhancing outcomes and managing symptoms remains a topic of significant discussion.

The Alphabet Soup of Cognitive Therapies for Trauma

Explore the Nuances of CBT, TF-CBT, and CPT: Understanding their unique approaches and target demographics in PTSD treatment.

KEY STATS

80%

of people with PTSD receive no treatment at all.

CPT is one of the most researched

structured, and effective treatments for PTSD, especially in trauma-focused care settings.

90%

no longer carry a PTSD diagnosis after treatment.

Behavioral interventions

(not meds alone) remain the most effective path to recovery.

Immediate Support & Help Lines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988lifeline.org

24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

thehotline.org

Trauma-informed crisis support for survivors of domestic violence.

CLinical guidelines

Veterans Affairs/DoD

Clinical Practice Guidelines for PTSD

American Psychological Association

Clinical Practice Guidelines for PTSD