Childhood abuse can have far reaching effects. From insecurities to intimacy issues, from not daring to trust people to difficulties making friends, the effects of childhood abuse can show in any area of your life. Childhood abuse can develop into lifelong issues, or even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Today on psych2go, we will learn about different types of abuse. Needless to say, these might be triggering for people so be watchful of what you are comfortable with reading about. There are many more types, so feel free to add others in the comments.

There are many causes of trauma. Examples of things that could cause trauma include childhood trauma, sexual abuse, gang violence, war, terrorist events, and physical abuse. The list of what can cause trauma goes on. In this video, we talk about emotional trauma healing, mental health, and how to heal from emotional trauma.

We encourage that if you recognize some of these signs, that you consider professional help.

Highly Sensitive People (HSP) make up 15-20% of everyone all over the world, and even rarer are those who are both HSPs and have a strong personality. Do you consider yourself as a highly sensitive person (HSP) or an empath? Are you among those who consider sensitivity a weakness? If so, that might not be entirely true. A person can be both sensitive and strong at the same time, especially an empath. Watch this video to see if you identify with some of these signs.

Has someone ever broken your trust? Don’t you wish you could’ve known how untrustworthy they really were, instead of learning the hard way? What are the signs someone cannot be trusted? There are many different ways to find out whether or not someone is trustworthy to prevent heartbreaks and betrayal. Some are extremely obvious. Others are small and subtle.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD, for short) is a condition that affects your focus. It can make focusing on everyday tasks and routines challenging. For years, people with ADHD were labeled as lazy, procrastinators, flaky, or irresponsible. These labels only produced shame and prevent those with ADHD from seeking help. To help reduce the stigma, we made this video!

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and not intended for self-diagnosis. If you believe that any of the points apply to you, please visit a therapist for a proper diagnosis.

Reminder: Do not let these labels prevent you from seeking treatment. Remember that these labels, whether they plagued you in the past or follow you in the present, do not represent who you are. You are more than that. So, if you ever need help, please reach out to a medical health professional for assistance.

What psychological tricks actually do work? Well, there are a lot of sneaky tricks out there that may have been used on you. Some of these tricks are cleverly being used by teachers, psychologists, and even your friends! So… you wanna know what some are? Watch along while we spill the tea!

In order to keep your relationship strong and healthy, you have to work on it. What makes for a healthy romantic relationship differs from couple to couple. Forming a trusting and positive partnership takes effort and time. And unfortunately, it doesn't just happen overnight. For any relationship to grow strong and stay strong, you need to put in some work.