Secondary/Vicarious trauma can occur for those who work with trauma survivors and/or who are exposed to other’s traumatic situations. Vicarious trauma can affect the following areas: physical, ...

Living through a traumatic experience can impact your life whether you may realize it or not.But a psychology professor at ...

But just hearing about devastating news — even if it didn’t happen to you — can trigger a trauma response known as secondary traumatic stress. Experts have voiced concern about how pervasive ...

Over time, this exposure can take a toll on their mental well-being, manifesting as Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) or Vicarious Trauma (VT). This week, in our "Mental Health Matters" campaign ...