Descendants of survivors of previous conflicts say they fear the war in Ukraine could leave lasting scars on Ukrainians living through it — as well as the generations that follow them.
, generational trauma, also called intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, refers to the effects of trauma that get passed down a family’s lineage, changing the lives of not just those who experienced a traumatic event but of subsequent generations that never had direct exposure to it.
“There is a style of attachment that these parents have when they are depressed, when they are trying to keep the secret and not share the horrors that they have experienced.” The consequences can extend beyond mental health. People in a constant state of stress produce more of the hormone cortisol, which suppresses their immune system, increasing the risk for colds, viral illnesses andMattar said therapy, spirituality and education about the physical and cognitive effects of trauma are key to helping refugees at her clinic.“It’s important to talk about it, to normalize talking about it and to seek help,” Mattar said.
What his grandparents went through had ramifications for his father, who Tammemagi said struggled with his emotions while growing up.
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