Complex trauma—a real and serious mental health condition, yet one that remains unrecognized by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)—is one of the most misunderstood ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...

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Stephanie Foo grew up in California, the only child of immigrants who abused her for years and then abandoned her as a teenager. As an adult, Foo seemed to thrive. She graduated from college, landed a ...