The Impact of Trauma and Hardships on Mental and Physical Health

Experiencing multiple traumas can lead to poor mental and physical health, as shown by a researcher's survey of thousands of Americans. Surprisingly, people with no major traumas in their lives also have equally poor mental health. This suggests that not facing any significant problems can be as detrimental to mental health as facing continuous hardships. The researcher proposes that there may be a 'sweet spot' to experiencing problems.