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Arts & Culture Spotlight! In this post, we highlight ‘Killing the Black Body’ by author Dorothy Roberts. This book explores the historical mistreatment of Black bodies across various institutions, systems, and cultural narratives, diving into topics such as reproduction and the law. ‘Killing the Black Body’ has been widely recognized for its thoughtful examination of the systemic neglect and control that Black individuals have experienced, and for its illustration of how issues surrounding reproductive justice and racial inequality continue to involve in our ever-changing world. writing

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Killing The Black Body - The Trauma & Mental Health Report Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts is a book about reproduction, law, myths, and the historical mistreatment of Black bodies across institutions, systems, and...

Arts & Culture Spotlight! In this post, we highlight ‘The Starry Night’, an iconic post-impressionist painting by renowned artist Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh’s potential struggles with his mental health are well-known; historians have suggested that he dealt with symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and even psychosis. With this in mind, a new lens forms when analyzing ‘The Starry Night’, shedding light on Van Gogh’s psychological state around the time of its inception.

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The Starry Night - The Trauma & Mental Health Report The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh is a world-renowned post-impressionist painting and arguably one of the most recognizable works in Western society. This painting...

In our latest article, we explore dissociation and its associated disorders. While dissociative disorders have a body of research surrounding them, there is oftentimes doubt and skepticism surrounding their legitimacy and impact on the human psyche. We explore the dissociative experience’s relationship with trauma, as well as an evidence-based program known as Finding Solid Ground (FSG), which helps support individuals struggling with dissociation and complex trauma through its offering of practical tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion.

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Dissociation Through a Trauma Lens - The Trauma & Mental Health Report Dissociative disorders, particularly those involving memory disruptions, are often misunderstood or misattributed to other psychiatric conditions such as psychosis, or borderline personality disorder.

New podcast alert! In this recording, Dr. Robert Muller discusses how to repair a ruptured therapeutic alliance in trauma treatment. To listen, click the link below.
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Repairing a Therapy Rupture in Trauma Work Speaking at the 2026 Nefesh conference, Dr. Robert T. Muller discusses how to repair a ruptured therapeutic alliance in trauma treatment.For more on trauma t...

New podcast alert! In this video, Dr. Robert Muller discusses the nuances of forgiveness in trauma treatment. To listen, click the link below.
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Forgiveness in Trauma Treatment is Not What You Think Speaking at the 2026 Nefesh conference, Dr. Robert T. Muller unpacks what is and isn't helpful about forgiveness in trauma therapy.For more on trauma therapy...

New article alert! In this article, the author discusses the disastrous relationship between pesticide use and the mental health of farmers. To learn more about how pesticides also affect adult and fetal health, as well as their connection to brain degeneration, click the link below.

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Pesticides Threaten Farmer Mental Health and Brain Function, Research Shows - The Trauma & Mental Health Report During the 20th century, the green revolution transformed agriculture, ushering in new technologies that dramatically boosted food production. Among these advancements, pesticides became a staple...

Arts & Culture Spotlight! In this post, we highlight ‘home’, a poem by award-winning Canadian poet Rupi Kaur. Within ‘home’, Kaur details experiencing a sexual assault by a family friend, which led to self-blame, compartmentalization, and hypervigilance. Through her prose, Kaur reflects on the reclamation of her body through the metaphor of cleaning her home, a common experience amongst survivors.

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Home - The Trauma & Mental Health Report Rupi Kaur is an award-winning Canadian poet and illustrator who has written several books. Some of her most prominent works include milk and honey, the...

New Podcast!
EP 67: AI Therapy and the Risk of Getting It Wrong

In this episode, we speak with Dr. William Agnew, who is a postdoctoral researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, with work examining AI ethics and its impact on marginalized communities. Together, we explore current research surrounding AI’s potential in facilitating mental health therapy, as well as some of its limits regarding emotional support.

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EP67: AI Therapy and the Risk of Getting it Wrong - The Trauma & Mental Health Report https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hksiyb43nsry8psj/Niemat_Podcast_1.mp3 As AI tools like ChatGPT become part of everyday life, more people are turning to them for advice, comfort, and even therapy. But can...

New article alert! In this article, the author discusses the relationship between gambling disorder and su***de. The research has shown a disturbing pattern: individuals with a gambling disorder are five times more likely to die by su***de than the general population. To learn more about this serious issue, click the link below. ***de ***deprevention
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Gambling Disorder Shown to Put People at Risk for Su***de - The Trauma & Mental Health Report In January 2025, Norway published the largest cohort study to date exploring the relationship between gambling disorder (GD) and su***de mortality. Led by researcher Joakim...

Arts & Culture Spotlight! In this post, we highlight ‘Mushrooms’ by Yayoi Kusama, a painting by the renowned Japanese artist. Kusama, who has been open about her mental illness, incorporates her unique point of view into every piece of art she creates. In ‘Mushrooms’, many of her trademark artistic choices can be seen, such as her love of bright colours, patterns, and contrast.

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Mushrooms by Yayoi Kusama - The Trauma & Mental Health Report One of the most renowned living artists to come out of Japan, Yayoi Kusama needs no introduction. Her work, often coming in the form of...

In our latest article, we explore how yoga can be used within eating disorder recovery. Research has supported the idea that yoga can be promising for both eating disorder prevention and treatment, with the practice of yoga reducing disordered eating behaviours and enhancing body appreciation, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and re-embodiment. There is a growing movement of “trauma-informed yoga”, where autonomy and emotional safety are prioritized, leading to many being able to benefit from it on their roads to recovery.

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Mindful Use of Yoga Matters in Eating Disorder Recovery - The Trauma & Mental Health Report A resurgence of thin-biased, toxic norms is fueling a new wave of body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and a rising global prevalence of eating disorders. Eating...

Arts & Culture Spotlight! In this post, we highlight ‘The Crowded Room’, an AppleTV show released in 2023. Inspired by real events, the show follows Danny, a man struggling with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Instead of glamourizing or sensationalizing DID, as often done in other pieces of media, ‘The Crowded Room’ portrays the condition in a quieter, more realistic light, visualizing Danny’s symptoms in a complex, nuanced way that viewers can relate to.

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The Crowded Room - The Trauma & Mental Health Report The Crowded Room (2023), a television show on Apple TV, is inspired by real events, following Danny. A man navigating life with dissociative identity disorder....