On Trauma Response: The aftermath of a tragedy
This article was first released in the 42nd edition of our magazine, released June, 2025
A few days ago, you might have stumbled upon a news article with the headline, “A miracle in seat 11A: What we know about the sole survivor of the Air India crash, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh”. So did we. Granted, when someone survives such tragedies, it is considered a miraculous event. However, as we read further in the article, one of the passengers boarding with him was his brother so then, everything came down to the question, “Would this person feel lucky or cursed for surviving?” for it is not uncommon to see people who survived trauma get overwhelmed with survivors' guilt. So we decided to talk about Trauma responses on this month's mental health issue.
A trauma response is an automatic, often involuntary reaction to a threatening or harmful event. It is the body’s way of protecting itself from perceived danger, and these responses are influenced by various factors, including genetics, environment, and personal history. People who experience trauma may react with emotional responses such as:
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