Secondary Traumatic Stress is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) as a term for the emotional duress suffered by a professional who hears about ...

Professionals in trauma-heavy fields often describe an intense emotional connection to their work, a dynamic that almost feels addictive. The emotional highs of crisis intervention, paired with a ...

In times of uncertainty or high stress, trauma-informed leadership is more important than ever within organizations, according to experts from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s ...

Not all trauma is easily overcome, but in confronting and speaking about secondary trauma with honesty, we can be an example to our clients. We can promote resilience, while showing clients and other ...

Between 85-89% of college students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime, significantly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The compounding ...

Toria N. Pettway, LMSW, a psychiatric social worker for the UAB Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, has been named the 2025 recipient of the UAB Social Work Partnership in Community Service Award ...