How Can Young Adults Cope with Trauma?

If you are a young adult coping with trauma, or have a loved one in this situation, here is what we recommend as you travel the path toward healing:

  • Avoid using drugs, alcohol, or other addictive substances.
  • Lean on your friends, family, and loved ones.
  • Be realistic as you set goals for the future.
  • Take care of yourself by exercising, eating healthily, and practicing good sleep hygiene.

If the effects of trauma are disrupting your daily life and/or causing you distress, it’s also wise to seek help from a qualified counselor. There is no traumatic event too big or small to qualify you for therapy. The right counselor can help you work through trauma, identify possible triggers, and move forward past the pain. 

Counseling also has the added benefit of addressing other mental health concerns that may be holding you back. As you heal from trauma, you may also discover improved relationship skills, stronger self-confidence, and reduce anxiety and depression. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can develop the coping and management skills needed to heal from trauma. 
 

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