psychic trauma

Noun

Emotional or psychological damage caused by a distressing or shocking event.

ریشه

The word 'psychic' comes from the Greek word 'psychikos', meaning 'of the soul' or 'mental'. 'Trauma' comes from the Greek word 'trauma', meaning 'wound' or 'injury'.

مثال

• She suffered from psychic trauma after witnessing a violent crime.
• The therapist helped him work through his psychic trauma from childhood abuse.
• Psychic trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health.