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Lately, the word “trauma” has been everywhere — from social feeds to conversations about everyday stress — and that’s got experts and readers talking about what it actually means. Instead of just being used for big, life-shaking events like abuse, accidents, or violence, people are increasingly calling normal struggles and setbacks “trauma,” which can blur the line between serious psychological harm and everyday life stressors.

Real trauma isn’t just something upsetting — it’s experiences that overwhelm your ability to cope and leave lasting emotional or physical effects that interfere with daily life. But when the word gets thrown around for minor situations, it can make real trauma feel less meaningful or make people think they must be broken if they struggle. Understanding the difference helps us take mental health seriously while also honoring our resilience and knowing when someone truly needs support.

Read More: The U.S. Is Experiencing National Trauma - And It Explains Why So Many Of Us Feel Miserable (HuffPost)

HGTV star David Bromstad got super real in a new TV special about why he checked himself into a treatment program during a stressful chapter of his life. After a massive storm wrecked his Florida dream home — a project tied to healing old wounds — the emotional toll sent him into unhealthy coping with substances and spiraling stress.

Eventually, he admitted to himself that he needed help and entered treatment, describing it as literally screaming out for help and a turning point in facing his pain. Bromstad’s journey included confronting childhood trauma and rebuilding not just his home, but his relationship with himself. He’s since celebrated milestones like sobriety and self-acceptance, sharing his story to remind others that even successful people can struggle deeply. His openness highlights how asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s strength, and real healing comes from facing both the light and the darkness.

Read More: HGTV’s David Bromstad Checked Himself Into Treatment Program Amid Filming (People)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral syndrome characterized by the persistent presence of several symptoms involving inattention, failure to complete tasks or listen carefully, difficulty in concentrating, distractibility, impulsivity or hyperactivity, impatience, restlessness, difficulty in organizing work, or excessive talking. The symptoms, which impair social, academic, or occupational functioning, start to appear before the age of 7 and are observed in more than one setting. ADHD has been given a variety of names over the years, including the still commonly used attention-deficit disorder (ADD).

Know someone struggling with ADHD? Suggested treatment involves a multi-faceted approach combining behavioral therapies (like parent training for young kids, skills training for older ones/adults) and medications for managing core symptoms. For kids under 6, behavior therapy comes first, while older children/adults benefit most from a mix of therapy, education, skills training, counseling, and potentially medication to improve focus, control, and daily functioning. 

U.S. Soccer just launched the Kang Women’s Institute, a brand-new research and support hub aimed at boosting physical and mental well-being for women and girls in the sport. Backed by a major investment from Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang, the institute will fund the first nationwide study of female soccer players’ needs — from injury prevention to stress management and psychological support — instead of relying on training models built mainly for men.

It’s designed to create research-backed standards just for women, giving athletes better tools to thrive both on and off the field. One big goal is helping coaches, clubs, and families understand how to support emotional health alongside performance as players move from youth leagues to pro levels. This initiative signals a shift in sports culture, recognizing that mental health matters just as much as physical training.

Read More: How U.S. Soccer aims to improve physical, mental health of female soccer players (NBC News)

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