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What Are the 3 Types of Trauma?

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Studies show that 60-75% of people in North America will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Physical trauma is an injury caused by an external force. Likewise, invisible psychological trauma is a mental injury caused by an external agent. Trauma is the emotional response to a stressful or disturbing event. These events can include the loss of a loved one, an automobile accident, an assault, war, or even a natural disaster. Traumatic events can make the victims feel trapped in the emotional impact of the event. There are three main types of trauma, and all of them vary in cause and treatment, but not in prognosis. Despite the severe impact trauma can have on daily living, there is still hope for every victim of trauma. In this article, we’ll be discussing the various types of trauma and treatment, so read on to learn more. What Is Trauma? Trauma is a natural response to any terrible event like an accident, sexual assault, or act of violence. There is no set cause