Trauma Can Have Long-Term Effects on Both Physical and Mental Health: Experts Warn
Trauma can leave lasting impacts not only on mental well-being but also on physical health, said renowned psychiatrist Professor Dr. Md. Zahir Uddin at a family awareness session held at Dhaka Ahsania Mission’s Health Sector Office in Shaymoli today.
Speaking to parents and guardians of patients currently undergoing treatment at the Ahsania Mission Female ’s Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Professor Zahir Uddin explained that trauma is a psychological wound triggered by frightening, distressing, or painful events. Such experiences may lead to disorders such as anxiety, depression, and emotional instability.
“Trauma affects people differently,” he said. “While some individuals can recover over time, others may suffer from long-term psychological consequences. Child...