Extensive Trauma, Mental Health, and Education

Abstract

This chapter focuses on unresolved trauma, mental health, and education of youth with extensive trauma histories, specifically youth within the foster care system. This chapter will address the definition of trauma, the common mental health diagnoses and treatment associated with trauma and the negative impact this may have on a child's education. A review of literature was completed to determine the impact unresolved trauma and untreated mental health has on a student's education. Although there is a gap in the literature, there is a clear correlation between trauma, mental health, and education.