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  The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Mental Health: What We Need to Understand Childhood is meant to be a time of safety, learning, and love. But for many, it’s marked by experiences that leave deep, invisible wounds — wounds that often follow us into adulthood. Childhood trauma doesn’t simply stay in the past; it can shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world for years to come. In this blog, let’s explore how childhood trauma affects mental health — and why awareness is the first step toward healing. What is Childhood Trauma? Childhood trauma refers to distressing events that overwhelm a child’s ability to cope. These may include:  Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse  Neglect or abandonment Domestic violence  Loss of a parent or caregiver Bullying or exposure to community violence The key point? Trauma isn’t only about what happened, but also how it made the child feel: unsafe, unseen, or powerless. How Does Trauma Affect the Developing Brain? Ou...

  Life After BDS: Waiting for the Universe to ‘Open Wide’ Like a Patient’s Mouth After five years of BDS, one thousand teeth, three hundred case sheets, and enough stress to calcify your own pulp — you toss your graduation cap and ask the million-dollar question: “Now what?” You imagine the Universe replying with a dramatic “aaaaaaahh” — just like your patients do — revealing a world full of opportunities. Instead, the Universe looks at you like a toddler who just swallowed a Lego: Blank stare. No answers. Slight panic.   Phase 1: Graduation High… and Then What? The joy of completing BDS lasts exactly 3.7 seconds. Then reality hits: Clinic? MDS? MPH? MBA? UPSC? Canada? Mars? Should I open a clinic or a cookie business? Why does everyone suddenly expect me to have a five-year plan when I couldn’t even plan my next patient appointment properly?  Phase 2: Everyone’s Advice — Confusing AF You post one thoughtful photo in a white coat, and suddenly you're t...