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Trauma has the power to shake an individual's perception of safety and security, causing drastic changes in their mental health. While recovery from trauma is a journey, with the right resources and support, it's possible to lead a fulfilling life. In this article, we will explore the road to recovery from psychological trauma, including understanding the impact of trauma on mental health, diagnosing and treating it, self-care and coping strategies for survivors, and prevention and early intervention.   Defining Psychological Trauma   Psychological trauma is an experience that is sudden, unexpected, and overwhelming, resulting in significant distress. It can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic status, ranging from sexual or physical abuse to natural disasters or war.   Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Mental Health   The effects of trauma can be long-lasting and significantly affect an individual's mental health. Trauma can impact the ...

NUTRITION 5.1 WHAT ARE LIFE PROCESSES Life processes are basic processes that living organisms perform to maintain their existence. Examples include nutrition, respiration, circulation, excretion, locomotion, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli. 5.2 NUTRITION Nutrition is the process by which living organisms obtain energy and essential nutrients for the growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues. Nutrition can be classified into two types: autotrophic and heterotrophic. 5.2.1 Autotrophic Nutrition Autotrophic nutrition is the mode of nutrition in which organisms produce their food from inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide and water, using energy from sunlight. Photosynthesis is the process by which autotrophs carry out this type of nutrition. Autotrophs use photosynthesis to fulfill their carbon and energy requirements by converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. Carbohydrates not used immediately are stor...