We’ve dealt with stress versus trauma, and what the different types of trauma are. Let’s look at acute trauma in a bit more detail. The definition of acute trauma is a singular distressing event, that’s brief in duration. The effects of acute trauma are dependent on the person experiencing the event. To one it might be “just” a distressing event, to another it’s traumatic.
Examples acute trauma
- Death of a spouse or loved one
- Divorce or separation
- Losing one’s freedom
- Major personal injury or illness
- Marriage
- Being unable to provide for your self or a loved one
- (Marital) reconciliation
- Loss, such as of a job, retirement or empty-nesting
- Moving, buying or selling a home
- Finances, such as increased burden or obligations
- Caring for a dependent
- Events such as natural disasters, crime, violence, etc.
Effects acute trauma
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Acute trauma and mental health
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Acute trauma and mental illness
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