Psychological Trauma Why It Is Relevant to the Workplace

This article will briefly explore the history of psychological trauma and why trauma matters within an occupational health specialism. A subsequent article will examine in more detail how to consider psychological trauma in OH work.

The term ‘psychological trauma’ is becoming more common, as are phrases such as ‘trauma-informed’ and ‘trauma-aware’, often in relation to societal circumstances rather than medical arenas. As the OH field crosses the boundaries between medical and societal, it is important to consider both trauma as a diagnosis, and trauma informed as a societal responsibility.

What is psychological trauma?

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