Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/501drpaulconti

Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident. Paul then served on the medical faculty at Harvard before founding a clinic.

He’s the author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It.

Have a listen to see if you’re being impacted by trauma and how to begin the healing process.

In this episode, we discuss:

The definition of trauma
How do we prevent trauma?
How to identify trauma in yourself and others
80% of mental health challenges involve trauma
Why the brain shifts into defensive mode after a traumatic event
Trauma changes your memories
Fear leads trauma
Why shame and guilt are tied to trauma
The catalyst behind Paul’s shift into medicine
The response to trauma has been lacking
The broken healthcare system + how psychiatrists can help
The power of reframing
The world around us imposes 24/7 stress
Where our hope lies
Everyone needs to work on their individual traumas
How to assess when you need clinical help
The stigma around mental health challenges
Building coping skills before trauma occurs
The basics of self-care

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Related links:

Dr. Paul Conti - Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic (book)

Dr. Paul Conti's website

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501: Stop Pushing Your Trauma Down & How You Can Start Healing From It Today | Dr. Paul Conti

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