A traumatic experience is an event or situation that causes a person to feel intense fear, horror, and/or helplessness. This type of experience can be emotionally and psychologically overwhelming for someone, often resulting in feelings of shock, confusion, anger, or grief. Trauma can result from a wide range of events such as physical abuse, sexual assault, natural disasters, accidents, war, or the sudden loss of a loved one. The impact of traumatic experiences varies among individuals and may lead to long-lasting effects on mental health, behavior, and overall wellbeing.