There is evidence that practicing MBSR can be beneficial for trauma-exposed women. Past research has suggested that MBSR may both alleviate psychological distress and strengthen the immune system of low-income women with history of interpersonal trauma.

Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Stress and Immune Function of Trauma-Exposed Low-Income Women

Instances of interpersonal trauma are prevalent in the lives of low-income women. It has been suggested that low-income women who have been exposed to interpersonal trauma experience various significant mental and physical health issues.

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Interpersonal trauma is a type of trauma that occurs in one’s relationships with other individuals. Events that can cause interpersonal trauma include physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one, etc. 

Interpersonal Trauma

Gallegos, A. M., Lytle, M. C., Moynihan, J. A., & Talbot, N. L. (2015). Mindfulness-based stress reduction to enhance psychological functioning and improve inflammatory biomarkers in trauma-exposed women: A pilot study. Psychological trauma: theory, research, practice and policy, 7(6), 525–532. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000053

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Enhance Psychological Functioning and Improve Inflammatory Biomarkers in Trauma-Exposed Women

The Impact of Interpersonal Trauma on Low-Income Women

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition where an individual experiences a collection of persistent symptoms following a traumatic or profoundly stressful event, such as combat, sexual assault, or a natural disaster. For a diagnosis, these symptoms must last for at least one month. The traumatic event can be witnessed firsthand or secondhand. Historically, PTSD was referred to by terms like 'shell shock' and 'combat neurosis' due to its frequent association with war, but it is now recognized as affecting a wider population.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Military sexual trauma (MST) is defined as sexual harassment and/or assault occurring during active duty or other military training.

Military Sexual Trauma

Childhood trauma occurs between ages 0-18, and can be any life-threatening, scary, or violent event that occurs in their life. 

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