2020
Trauma and Toxic Stress
LeChrista M. Finn, Associate Professor/Health Specialist
Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, decreases their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences.
Grief
Health Conditions
Natural Disasters
Community Violence
Domestic Violence
Bullying
Racism
Abuse and Neglect
Harassment
Divorce
Financial Loss
Stressful working conditions set the stage for injuries at work.
Depression and burnout are caused at various stress levels.
Mentally demanding jobs that allow employees little control over the work process increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Stress also increases the risk for development of back and upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.
Headaches
Upset stomach
Sleep disturbances
Job dissatisfaction
Difficulty in concentrating
Low morale
Short tempers