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“Triggered” — The evolving meaning of an important term in PTSD

October 24, 2018 by Dr. Paul Greene

Triggered: pistol with trigger

The meaning of the term “triggered” comes from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has developed a mixed reputation in recent years as it has come to be associated with the efforts of many colleges and universities to protect students from upsetting content or ideas. This new meaning of the term started with the best of intentions. Professors covering material that could be upsetting for those with a history of trauma began to warn students beforehand; hence the term “trigger warning.”

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