Tag: trauma

Why an education in vicarious trauma is vital to the future of the NHS

The past 18 months has seen unprecedented exposure to trauma within the…

Gabrielle Shaw

Is there a way to responsibly create a drama involving sexual abuse? If so, how?

Upon announcement of the upcoming BBC drama, 'The Reckoning', about Jimmy Savile…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Awareness film asks ‘All Men’ to take responsibility for violence against women

After every high-profile case involving male perpetrated violence against women, social media…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

This world mental health day: how survivors can safeguard their mental health

Sunday the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. In this…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

We need to reframe the cultural definition of trauma

Our cultural understanding of trauma and trauma disorders has been so prominently…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Safeguarding yourself and others from traumatic media

After a year full of traumatic events, it becomes increasingly easy to…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Is Love Island handling traumatic incidents with the care necessary to prevent further harm?

Love Island has once again sparked debate around mental health. Have showrunners…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Does the government’s Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy do enough?

The government released their Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

How trauma informed care could help identify and treat ADHD

The connection between ADHD and trauma disorders is becoming increasingly important in…

How Amy Winehouse lives on in addiction recovery support for women

Last week marked the 10 year anniversary of Amy Winehouse's untimely death.…