What is trauma-related psychopathology?
*Trauma is a sensitive topic that we at the UPLiFT Lab strive to talk about with honor and respect for survivors. The following section will discuss trauma, trauma-related disorders, and treatment options in more depth. Please take care of yourself in any way that feels safe and effective for you as we discuss these challenging topics in more detail.*
Certain percentages of individuals naturally recover from traumatic events over time, while others may go on to develop psychopathology.
Two potential outcomes in the wake of trauma are a diagnosis of:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
The following sections describe PTSD, BPD, and their relationship as well as differences from each other in more depth.
