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Most people do not have long-term damage as a result of traumatic experiences; nonetheless,
people react to trauma in different ways (Treatment (US), 2014). In the case of Laura van
Dernoot Lipsky, working with survivors of child molestation, domestic abuse, sexual violence,
acute trauma of any sort, and natural catastrophes exposed her to trauma. This later on came to
show when she almost had a psychotic break and she came to realize that this happened because
she lacked knowledge on how to stay alive in such circumstances. It is critical for the workforce
to be aware of these warning signals so that they can grasp how trauma affects treatment
delivery, engagement, as well as outcomes in behavioral health services and offer trauma-
informed care to the individuals.

In many parts of the world, the development of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an
increase in racial prejudice towards non-citizens including people of color. Ethnic minorities
have historically experienced challenges in terms of mental health protection, access to
healthcare, quality treatment, but also mental health outcomes. The emergence of COVID-19 has
further added to their load. Due to prior clinic and hospital closures, as well as social distancing
regulations and standards, access to treatment became even more challenging (COVID-19 and
Trauma, 2020). Ethnic minorities are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 or developing
serious disease as a result of long-standing systemic health and socioeconomic inequalities.
COVID-19's disproportionate fatalities and illnesses in certain neighborhoods might be a source
of extra stress for an adolescent who is already stressed, anxious, or depressed.

Trauma-Informed Care acknowledges the existence of trauma symptoms and even the impact
trauma may have in a person's life, including that of care personnel. In my growth as a social
worker, I will endeavor to guarantee service users' bodily and mental safety, which includes
appropriate freedom from injury or danger, as well as to avoid subsequent traumas (Bowen &
Murshid, 2016). The goal of Trauma-Informed Care is to provide assistance services in a manner
that is available and suitable to individuals who have survived sexual, physical, and emotional
abuse, or any other type of trauma. It is critical to recognize the importance of understanding a
patient's experiences in life in order to achieve efficient care, as this will improve patient
engagement, response to medication, patient outcomes, as well as provider and staff healthy
living.
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References

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COVID-19 and trauma: Mental health struggles among black teens. (2020, July 16). Children’s

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