Adapting to Adversity

Harvard FAS

Approximately 70% of people will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. Yet, while some individuals will recover naturally, others will experience lasting effects on how they think, feel, and behave. Together we will explore the many ways humans adapt to adversity and consider reconceptualizing disorders that arise from traumatic and stressful events (e.g., trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use, and more). The course will…