Types of Trauma

Traumatic Loss of a Loved One
Traumatic loss for teens stems from the sudden or violent death of a loved one, friend, or acquaintance.

Traumatic Sexual Abuse, Assault, or Exploitation
Sexual trauma for teens may be related to molestation or abuse, rape, or sexual exploitation associated with forced sex trafficking.

Traumatic Experiences Due to Abuse
Abuse trauma is caused by prior physical or emotional abuse, usually at the hands of a parent or caregiver.

Teen Trauma from Lost Relationships
How can you help your teen navigate loss resulting from divorce, break ups and other lost relationships?

A Detailed Guide to Youth Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
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When You or Someone You Know is a Victim of Sexual Abuse?
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Teen Trauma Caused by Sexual Exploitation

Learn how to help a teenager affected by teen trauma due to sexual exploitation or other sexual abuse.

Parental Abuse or Neglect
Physical or emotional abuse at the hands of a parent, caregiver, or their partners.
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In the US more than two thirds of children reported at least 1 traumatic event by age 16.

Potentially traumatic events include:

Psychological or emotional abuse
Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence
Commercial sexual exploitation
Unexpected or traumatic loss of a loved one
Physical or sexual abuse and assault
Child Neglect
Serious accidents or life-threatening illness

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TRAUMA is a risk factor for nearly all behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Since trauma varies from person to person, the cause can be hard to predict. Trauma is often realized by harmful behavior patterns that go beyond normal teen behavior. Turning to alcohol or drug use is a common response to untreated adolescent trauma. When your teen is full of troubling emotions or struggling with mental health, inhibitions can be lowered. This makes it easier for your teen to experiment with drugs or alcohol.

When there are behavior issues, substance abuse is often quick to follow. The substances often make teens feel better by alleviating the feelings they are struggling to manage.

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If you are concerned about your teen’s behavior, please take the Teen Trauma Assessment. If your teen struggles with teen trauma or emotional or behavioral health, please review our resources to get the help you need.

Teen Trauma Due to Sudden Loss

The sudden or violent loss of a loved one can be especially traumatic for a teen. Find out why some losses can be especially traumatic, the signs of PTSD, and what to do to help.

Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation or Sexual Abuse Trauma

The trauma stemming from sexually abusive events, such as molestation, sex human trafficking, or sexual assault, can be both physical and emotional in nature. Learn how sexual trauma can affect the victim and how to help.

Trauma from Physical or Emotional Abuse

The ramifications of physical or emotional abuse at home can lead to many challenges for teens. Get to know where to go for help as a teen overcoming an abusive experience or a caregiver supporting a traumatized teen.