Trauma

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Australia

Related to Bereavement, loss and grief

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This fact sheet briefly provides information about trauma for teenagers and young adults.

It includes information on:

'About trauma'
'Effects of trauma'
'Looking after yourself'
'What are post-traumatic mental health problems?'
'When to get help'
'Finding help'

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Looking Back: I love Lucy

Looking Back: Beside herself

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