{"id":20604,"date":"2023-06-30T12:46:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T17:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20604"},"modified":"2023-07-19T13:03:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T18:03:10","slug":"the-longterm-impacts-of-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/the-longterm-impacts-of-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"The Longterm Impacts of Trauma"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trauma affects millions of people all over the world. A study conducted in 2016 across 24 countries revealed that more than <\/span>70% of people have experienced at least one traumatic event<\/span><\/a>, while 30.5% have experienced four or more such events.<\/span><\/p>\n

While many would like to think that traumatic incidents come and go, the unfortunate truth is that the effects can last for years and even ripple through generations. <\/span>Intergenerational trauma<\/span><\/a>, also known as transgenerational or historical trauma, is passed down from generation to generation and can manifest in unexpected and subtle ways, such as physical health conditions, mental health issues and changes in social behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n

When looking at different types of lasting effects of trauma, it\u2019s important to note that each person experiences trauma differently. This means that the way different people deal with their trauma and its effects can vary greatly. Therefore, to help guide people through the process, it\u2019s important to recognize different types of trauma and their lasting impact on individuals and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of trauma<\/h2>\n

When you hear the word “trauma,” you may think of it as one concept with one set of effects \u2014 however, <\/span>there are different types of trauma<\/span><\/a>, each with its own unique impact. Likewise, various situations, environments, and life events can cause trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common causes of trauma include:<\/span><\/p>\n