Childhood adversity includes experiences such as abuse, neglect, bullying, loss and unsafe living conditions. Research finds associations between some adversities and later psychotic experiences or disorders. These findings support attention to childhood circumstances, but they…Continue Reading
Traumatic experiences in adulthood may include assault, accidents, violence, disasters or frightening healthcare experiences. People with schizophrenia can experience these events just as others do and may face additional vulnerability through social exclusion or unsafe…Continue Reading
An association means that two factors occur together more often than expected under a particular comparison. Studies link trauma exposure with psychotic experiences, but association alone does not reveal the complete causal pathway. Shared risks…Continue Reading
Trauma-related conditions and psychosis can share experiences such as heightened threat, unusual perceptions, sleep disturbance and withdrawal. Flashbacks, intrusive memories and dissociation may be confused with hallucinations, while persecutory beliefs may be difficult to distinguish…Continue Reading
Trauma-informed care recognises that past harm can affect how a person experiences services, authority and loss of control. It emphasises safety, clear explanations, collaboration and choice wherever possible. It does not require everyone to disclose…Continue Reading