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All In The Mind
Trauma, OCD and a PhD
Nov 12, 2022
Dr Alix Woolard, a researcher of childhood trauma, discusses the impact of trauma on mental health, growing up in poverty and being a caregiver for a parent with dementia, seeking help for OCD, understanding childhood trauma and its psychological impact, and treating children with trauma.
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- Personal experience with trauma can inspire individuals to pursue careers in helping others through research and treatment.
- Professionals need to be trained in trauma-informed practice to identify and address the specific symptoms exhibited by children who have experienced trauma.
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Growing up in challenging circumstances and facing mental health struggles
Alex Willard shares her personal background of growing up in poverty with a single mother, caring for autistic siblings, and experiencing a traumatic event as a teenager. These challenges led to her mental health deteriorating, but she was able to seek help and receive a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at the age of 16. The support she received from a psychologist saved her life and inspired her to pursue a career in helping others through her research on childhood trauma.
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