@article{article_1859521, title={Effects of Small Traumas on Mental Health and Intervention Approaches}, journal={Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar}, volume={18}, pages={1568–1578}, year={2026}, DOI={10.18863/pgy.1859521}, url={https://izlik.org/JA47NB25NM}, author={Çam, Mahire Olcay and Sarıkaya, Berfin}, keywords={Travma, küçük travma, ruh sağlığı, müdahale}, abstract={<p>The concept of psychological trauma has changed over time. At first, it was used only to describe severe and shocking events. However, less intense experiences that occur in everyday life and build up over time are now called “small traumas.” Small traumas include experiences such as humiliation, exclusion, neglect, constant criticism, emotional deprivation, and other stressful life events. When repeated, these experiences can accumulate, weaken psychological resilience, and negatively affect overall well-being. Like major traumas, small traumas can have lasting effects on self-esteem, emotion regulation, coping skills, and interpersonal relationships. These types of traumas may also contribute to the development of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and psychosomatic complaints. Because they are subtle and low in intensity, small traumas may be overlooked by both individuals and mental health professionals. This can delay recognition and timely support, allowing their negative effects to deepen and persist. Therefore, understanding the impact of small traumas is essential for providing appropriate psychological support and preventing mental health problems which are related to small traumas. This review aims to examine the concept and historical development of small traumas, explore their effects on mental health, and evaluate relevant psychological intervention approaches within a general framework. </p>}, number={4}