What is another word for psychic trauma?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪkɪk tɹˈɔːmə] (IPA) 
Psychic trauma is a term that refers to both emotional and psychological injuries. There are several synonyms used to describe psychic trauma, including psychological trauma, emotional trauma, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological injury, and emotional shock. Each synonym provides different nuances and connotations towards psychological injuries. Psychological trauma is the widest term, since it involves all types of psychological injuries. Emotional trauma signifies that psychic trauma is triggered by intense feelings and is likely to have a long-lasting impact. Trauma is a general term when referring to any harmful event to our psyche. Post-traumatic stress disorder is coined when considering the specific diagnostic criteria for doctors and clinicians. Finally, psychological injury and emotional shock suggest that psychic trauma does not only affect the mind but the whole body.
