From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, our behavior is deeply influenced by our brain and nervous system, which are shaped by our experiences and relationships.
People with mental health issues often have histories of trauma and stress that affect their ability to regulate emotions and behavior. Instead of locking them up, providing compassionate, trauma-informed care can help them heal and function better in society.
Creating supportive environments and addressing mental health with empathy and understanding can reduce negative behaviors and improve outcomes for everyone. We all benefit from a society that prioritizes mental health and well-being, as it leads to safer, more connected communities.
Former tall ship sailor turned trauma awareness activist-artist Shay Seaborne, CPTSD has studied the neurobiology of fear / trauma /PTSD since 2015. She writes, speaks, teaches, and makes art to convey her experiences as well as her understanding of the neurobiology of fear, trauma theory, and principles of trauma recovery. A native of Northern Virginia, Shay settled in Delaware to sail KALMAR NYCKEL, the state’s tall ship. She wishes everyone could recognize PTSD is not a mental health problem, but a neurophysiological condition rooted in dysregulation, our mainstream culture is neuro-negative, and we need to understand we can heal ourselves and each other through awareness, understanding, and safe connection.
