The Brain’s Perception of Trauma: Psychological Injury, Threat Illusions, and Cognitive Consequences
Trauma is not always the result of a physical blow to the body. Sometimes, the brain reacts to an intensely emotional or frightening experience in a way that mirrors its response to physical harm. This article explores the hypothesis that psychological traumas can lead the brain to develop distorted perceptions of reality—perceptions that, over time, … Read more