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You Can Conquer Trauma and PTSD | Chris Frueh PhD

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

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Understanding Trauma, Stress, and Allostatic Load

The chapter delves into the effects of trauma, stress, and brain injuries on mental health, emphasizing the concept of allostatic load as a cumulative burden of life's stressors. It discusses the importance of recognizing underlying issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD through the example of a firefighter's experiences. The speakers reflect on the need for stress inoculation, resilience-building through experiences of failure, and the impact of coddling the American mind on increasing anxiety levels.

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