What is trauma and adversity?

As we sail through life we might encounter events that are adverse or traumatic. A traumatic event is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. A traumatic experience can happen directly to a person, or it can be something they have witnessed. This short video describes what are traumatic events and experiences, and how these and adversity can impact on children’s mental health.

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