M5 · Clinical Practice
M5
Slide 10
CONTENT
8. Intersectional Vulnerability
Trauma rarely exists in isolation.
For example:

A mother who survived SGBV may fear institutional systems due to child protection concerns.

A young LGBTIQ+ person rejected by family may experience minority stress and avoid shelters perceived as unsafe.

A person with chronic pain may be labelled "drug-seeking," increasing stigma and distrust.

These intersecting vulnerabilities amplify health risks. Integrated care must respond not only to diagnosis — but to layered vulnerability.