Hi, I’m Raven and I’m a neuroscience student with a principle interest in all things trauma. I started Trauma, Translated as time and time again I see people denied vital scientific knowledge as research is locked away behind paywalls, and scientific jargon is indecipherable to the average person. Scientific advancements should benefit the people – not be confined to academics and clinicians in shiny white coats.
Trauma, Translated is a science communication platform, where the latest in trauma science is translated into plain English, so the latest science can help the people who need it most.
Purpose:
In the past 10 years, research into trauma and it’s whole body effects has skyrocketed. We now know more than ever about the affect of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the risk of heart disease or vulnerability to IV drug use. We now know that a holistic approach, with a focus on prevention along with treatment, is one of the best ways forward.
As scientists we run around in lab coats, conducting research and writing up findings, sending papers off to journals to be read by other scientists. But by doing only this, we miss out on something vital. We fail to deliver the science directly to the people who need it most.
And that’s where Trauma, Translated comes in. Whether you’re a person who has experienced ACE’s, a teacher who works with vulnerable children, a foster carer or simply someone interested trauma research – you can find the latest research here, written in plain English.
Navigating the Site:
If you’re not sure where to start, ‘The Basics‘ gives an easy overview such as what trauma is, how it comes to be and conditions of trauma such as PTSD. Each post will be tagged and categorised according to its content e.g., posts relating to childhood trauma will be tagged as #childhoodtrauma, posts relating to PTSD as #ptsd and so on. Whilst Trauma, Translated is primarily a science communication platform, there will occasionally be opinion posts which are not simply an overview of the research. These posts will be tagged accordingly, with research-backed posts tagged as #research and opinion pieces tagged as #opinion. You can use the tags and categories to navigate the site, and the find the information which interests you most.
References will always be provided, with open source links to the original articles used wherever possible.
Disclaimer:
This website should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. All content is for information purposes only, and is in no way clinical. Please seek appropriate professional help if needed.
Whilst I strive for accuracy, please be aware that I am human, and sometimes make mistakes. This website is not gospel – it’s meant to help break down barriers into accessing scientific research. All information is viewed and accepted at your own discretion.
If you do find any information which you believe to be incorrect, please contact me and, if appropriate, a correction can be issued. Science is best when, as a community, we all work together to strive for better knowledge. Any and all feedback is always appreciated.
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