Your heart races during a meeting. A sudden noise makes you freeze. Small triggers send you spiraling for hours. These reactions might feel random, but they reveal something important about your nervous system.

About 70 percent of children experience at least one traumatic event before the age of 18. Worldwide, the most common mental health issue is anxiety disorders. These two daunting statistics are associated in that

Life has more than its share of stressors. Some of these moments can be potentially traumatic. How we respond to such experiences can dramatically impact our mindset and behavior.

How does one explain something as prevalent, impactful, and diverse as trauma? It takes many forms (see list below) and can occur over a long time.