The Filmmaker Using Storytelling to Heal Trauma

Fatima Hariri grew up in a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. She felt trapped. She wanted to escape.  When filmmaker Mohsin Mohi-Ud-Din first met Hariri a decade ago, the 14-year-old would barely speak or make eye contact with him. Now, she’s the subject and co-writer of a short film Mohi-Ud-Din co-directed with Rafe Scobey-Thal about … Read more

Kyiv Is Using Homegrown Tech to Treat the Trauma of War

But this is only half of the problem that needs solving. For those who do want to seek treatment, there simply aren’t enough resources to help them. Clinical psychologists are supposed to limit the number of patient consultations they do in a day, so they don’t burn out. Before the full-scale invasion, Inna Davydenko saw … Read more

Jennifer Lopez speaks of ‘trauma’ from previous relationship with Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck called off their engagement in 2004 and reconciled with each other 2 decades later in 2021 Jennifer Lopez speaks of ‘trauma’ from previous relationship with Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez opened up about the trauma she endured during her past relationship with now-husband Ben Affleck back in 2000s. The Hollywood beauty … Read more

Social Media Users ‘Trauma Dump’ On Elmo After ‘Checking In’ Tweet

Elmo just wanted to know how everyone off Sesame Street is doing and probably didn’t expect the responses given. While many left some humor in the comments, others answered honestly in a “trauma dumping” sort of way. But regardless of the vibe of the responses, the simple tweet opened a door for a mental health … Read more

Elmo’s wellness check turned into a mass online trauma dump

Big Bird is big again, finally. It was a long week for the internet’s favorite yellow bird who spent days grappling with an existential crisis that sent social media spiraling. So during that emotional time, Elmo decided to do a wellness check on the not-bird app, X. Tweet may have been deleted “Elmo is just … Read more

The Moogai Puts a Monstrous Spin on Generational Trauma

A modern folk horror tale that draws upon Australia’s troubled history to enhance its monstrous elements, The Moogai also includes an exploration of postpartum depression. Unfortunately, its one-dimensional plot ultimately detracts from the elements that make it an otherwise unique story. Alex Winter on the Most Important Modern Horror Movie It’s rare to see a … Read more

Webb discovers close star system suffered recent trauma

Something traumatic must have happened to the Beta Pictoris star system within the 20th century. That might not seem recent, but considering the universe is thought to be 13.8 billion years old, the notion that a major cosmic event happened within some living humans’ lifespans — and can be studied — is fascinating to astronomers. … Read more

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters

SUZU, Japan — The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in central Japan did not spur massive tsunamis like those that scoured the Pacific coast in 2011, killing nearly 20,000 people and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. The tsunamis that did roll in along the Sea of … Read more

Morgan Wade Talks Family Cancer Trauma After Double Mastectomy

Morgan Wade opens up about her recent preventative double mastectomy, a decision rooted in a family history haunted by the shadows of cancer.  According to reports, close pal and rumored romantic interest, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards, helped the country singer with the necessary procedure under the best medical care.  Morgan Wade’s Brave … Read more

‘Mob Wives’ Star Renee Graziano 40 Days Sober, Doing Trauma Therapy

“Mob Wives” star Renee Graziano is 40 days sober following a stint at a Texas rehab … and is now continuing to receive treatment thanks to the assistance of Lamar Odom. A rep for Renee tells TMZ she’s now focusing on trauma therapy at Lamar’s wellness facility — which aims to fight substance abuse, a … Read more