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reneenavarra 's review for:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Mental illness is related with society’s ills. I appreciate the highlight of poverty as a cause of trauma, and the call on providing social support in addressing mental illnesses. I also liked the discussion on the diverse forms of treatments. Lastly, I found the annecdotes from actual patients very moving.
Overall, this was a good read not only on the topic of trauma but on how we as a society should talk about mental illness. Read with a critical lens though and mind the trigger warnings.
Overall, this was a good read not only on the topic of trauma but on how we as a society should talk about mental illness. Read with a critical lens though and mind the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence