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Understanding Trauma: Beyond Traditional Psychiatry

This chapter explores the complexities of trauma, challenging conventional mental illness diagnoses by examining its profound effects on individuals and communities. It emphasizes the need for self-compassion and supportive relationships in healing, advocating for a more empathetic societal perspective on trauma.

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