Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is far from easy.

When most people think about trauma, they think about unexpected, awful events within a defined time frame. Very fast traumas can be instant, such as getting hit by lightning or a head-on collision.

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about trauma lately. At the beginning of 2025, large portions of my city, Los Angeles, were ablaze. One of the major fires began in my neighborhood, and our emergency text ...

Though often discussed in the context of personal health, trauma can significantly impact our external lives. While it may not always be obvious, someone working through past or present trauma can ...