This 29-page report summarizes past research on the health of children of immigrants. Special focus on children from the immigrants of Mexico. Migration Policy Institute. (Jul. 2013). http://www.migrationpolicy.org/pubs/COI-ChildHealth.pdf This...
"As an architect, I believe in the value of good facilities and their ability to create healthy environments that promote learning. But better buildings alone are not enough to restore communities. The challenges faced by Baltimore ...
"When parents decide to take a child to therapy for behavioral or emotional issues for the first time, they may have concerns about their role in the counseling process. "Although every situation is different, the following is a guideline on what...
"SOCIAL media websites are having a negative effect on mental health services for children in Ireland, an Oireachtas report on cyber-bullying has claimed. "The report by a cross-party group of TDs and senators also recommended that pay-as-you-go SIM...
"PTSD patients have high levels of corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) and unusually low levels of cortisol – two hormones used to regulate the body's response to stress. Although levels of the stress hormone cortisol typically rise in...
Abstract BACKGROUND: The use of physical punishment is controversial. No studies have comprehensively examined the relationship between physical punishment and several physical health conditions in a nationally representative sample. The current...
"There are five main types of post-traumatic stress disorder: normal stress response, acute stress disorder, uncomplicated PTSD , comorbid PTSD and complex PTSD...." http://psychcentral.com/lib/types-of-ptsd/000666 Short on time? Use our ...
"A University of Maryland-led research team is working to help diplomats, military personnel, global managers and others who operate abroad to peer inside the minds of people from very different cultures. "With a three-year, $813,000 grant from the...
"There are many resources for parents who may be feeling overwhelmed or struggling to control anger. "Meyer's says you can start by calling 2-1-1. It's free, confidential and can refer you to the support you need, whether it's parenting concerns,...
Free online training. " Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Animal Abuse Investigators was developed specifically for those who work in the field of animal services. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic...
"Guest blogger Vernon L. Johnson, MPH , is Youth Initiatives Coordinator for the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention , where he oversees and implements programs that advance positive youth development, violence...
"The Healthy Families program is currently helping 65 at-risk families find stability by reaching one milestone at a time. "They are evaluated base on different life circumstances. It could be that it is a single parent home, could be low...
IRIN’s film tells the story of two Yemeni children: Ahmad and Amira, who have both been traumatized by conflict. http://www.irinnews.org/report/98422/yemen-living-with-trauma Short on time? Use our Category Search page.
'In 28 Minnesota counties, including Douglas, first time mothers can have the advantage of a registered nurse at their side. Douglas County is part of a national Nurse Family Partnership ( NFP ) program. NFP pairs low-income first-time mothers with...