Griffin, G.2020-09-032020-09-032020Griffin, G. (2020). Defining trauma and a trauma-informed COVID-19 response. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(S1), S279.https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-43038-001.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/4851The ubiquitous exposure to COVID-19 argues for governments to use a trauma-informed response as a universal precaution, with the goal of promoting the recovery and resilience of their residents. How a system defines trauma will drive its administrative policies, research, and clinical services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma- Informed Approach offers governments a framework to define trauma and incorporate trauma-informed principles and tasks into their COVID-19 responses.enCOVID 19trauma informedresearchresilienceArticle