In healthcare, we are trained to look for symptoms—behavioural, emotional, physical, and cognitive signs that point toward a diagnosis. But what if we paused to ask why those symptoms are there in the first place? What if we began to view mental illness, neurodiversity, and chronic physical conditions not just as disorders, but as adaptations to adversity—signals from the body that something in the past needs attention? This is the foundation of trauma-informed practice. In a world where disconnection, stress, and systemic pressures weigh heavily on individuals, especially from early…
