👉 A traumatic event is an experience that significantly distresses or affects a person's emotional, psychological, physical, or social well-being. It can be defined as any significant and lasting disruption to the individual's life due to an external factor such as violence, trauma from a natural disaster, illness, or loss of loved ones. Traumatic events can have long-lasting effects on individuals' mental health, relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.