Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontline of PTSD Science
Jun 13, 2019
Shelly Jane, a psychiatrist and PTSD specialist affiliated with Stanford University, shares her insights on trauma and healing. She addresses the alarming connections between PTSD and suicide rates, especially among veterans. The discussion dives into moral injury, intergenerational trauma, and the therapeutic alliance's importance in recovery. Shelly also highlights the complexities of managing long-term benzodiazepine use and the ongoing conversations around marijuana as a treatment option. The episode wraps up with an emphasis on networking and collaboration in the mental health community.
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PTSD's Widespread Impact
- PTSD affects about six million Americans at a time, with many more experiencing partial PTSD.
- Avoidance and mistrust in PTSD sufferers make accessing treatment difficult, worsening suicide risk.
Understanding Moral Injury
- Moral injury involves guilt and shame from actions conflicting with personal morals, distinct from PTSD.
- Guilt and shame are integral to PTSD pathology and strongly linked to suicidality.
Family Trauma Shapes Career
- Shelly Jane's father survived brutal trauma during the 1947 partition of British India.
- This family history influenced her career focus on PTSD and trauma healing research.
