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Can Trauma Lead To Other Mental Health Disorders? All You Need To Know

Trauma is an emotional response due to a very stressful, shocking or dangerous event. Can it lead to other mental health disorders?

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: July 24, 2024, 11:46 PM

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Depression

A person who has been the victim of immense trauma can undergo severe and chronic depression. This is defined by a prolonged feeling of hopelessness, sadness and worthlessness.

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Suicidal Thoughts

A trauma victim may also experience from thoughts of self-harm. The natural tendency of a victim is to feel hopeless and worthless which leads them to believe that ending their life is the only solution. But, it is not. Remember that you have loved ones in this world and there is always another way.