Search Results for: trauma
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50 Phenoms: How Annette Beat Devastating Odds After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Annette suffered a severe brain injury after a fall at her home in 2012. Learn how emergency surgery, rehabilitation, and her own optimism helped her recover.Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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The Connection Between Trauma and Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ people may face discrimination and harassment in many areas of life. Here are some types of everyday situations that are harmful to LGBTQIA+ mental health.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Does Trauma Affect LGBTQIA+ Communities?
LGBTQIA+ trauma is common throughout people's lives and can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicide.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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What Does It Mean To Experience A Trauma Trigger?
Some people will have a subconscious reaction to things that remind them of the original trauma. These reminders are called trauma triggers.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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50 Phenoms: How a Student Overcame a Traumatic Spinal Injury
Ryan Kolonich suffered a severe spinal injury while skiing in high school. But spinal surgery and rehab helped him recover.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Ryan’s Story: From Traumatic Injury to Triumphant Recovery
After a severe skiing accident during a high school trip, Ryan and his parents trusted the experts at UPMC. Here's his story.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Complex Concussions: Diagnosing and Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Concussion
The symptoms of concussion and PTSD may overlap. It's important to see a medical professional who can separate the symptoms to successfully treat both issues.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Birth Trauma: What Is It, and Why Do I Need to Know About It?
The term "birth trauma" often describes injuries to a baby during labor and birth. But new mothers can experience birth trauma too.Read More
Categorized as: Mental Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Overcoming a Traumatic Car Crash
Paula was an active 60-year-old who played hoops in the National Senior Games before a terrible car accident in 2016. Hear how she rebounded.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness