In psychology, the word trigger has most often been tied to trauma. A trauma is “an overwhelming event that outmatches a person’s ability to cope in the moment,” said Lisa Damour, a clinical ...

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The use of the term “trigger” is widespread in our culture today. In my practice, I hear about many ways that people are triggered by people and circumstances: workplace colleagues, random people on ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Feeling triggered at work is no fun for anyone. It’s not fun for the employee triggered by an inconsiderate comment from a colleague. And ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Entrepreneurial success hinges on emotional regulation. Triggers, like client loss or staff quitting, reveal areas for personal ...

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist who writes extensively about mental health topics, so when she uses the term "triggered," it is not done flippantly — such as to complain that one was ...

Triggers refer to the experience of having an emotional reaction to a disturbing topic (such as violence or the mention of suicide) in the media or a social setting. However, there is a difference ...

Not to be confused with the writings of Donald J. Trump’s large adult son, Triggered (Hulu) is a South African horror-comedy entry that delivers an ultimatum to its group of young friends, who all ...