"There are prevention programs that the country might not be able to implement because of these cultural issues, however, Saudi should take advantage of its international links to learn from and interact with agencies that are in charge of protection...
"New Haven and its community partners want to stop violence before it happens, starting with the current generation of students, with the creation of a Community Resilience Program. "The program, which was announced Monday, will build upon the already...
"The importance of play—crucial for children's healthy psychological development and ability to thrive in life—is woefully underestimated by parents and educators, according to Peter Gray, a Boston College developmental psychologist and...
"They announced formation of the New Haven Trauma Coalition. They’re drawing up proposals to seek the $6.5 million from the state government, as well as from the feds and from philanthropies, in the midst of all the discussions taking place...
Abstract Background: In the Life Course Development Model (LCDM), the community environment - biologic, physical, and social - strongly affects an individual's capacity to be healthy. Building on the fundamental concept that one's community and...
Do you worry about the nuclear waste and bombs squirreled away in underground bunkers? And wonder what would happen if there weren’t humans constantly monitoring these stockpiles? Such questions once led me to read Alan Weisman’s The...
“There’s a better understanding of how detrimental the consequences of confining young people can be if they don’t need that kind of situation,” said Ellen Fineberg, executive director of the New Hampshire Children’s...
"More than 10,000 children in Linn County have potential mental health issues.... "Instead of joining Boy Scouts, they join gangs," he said of some youths who have endured trauma classified as Adverse Childhood Experiences , such as abuse, neglect and...
If there was a book called, "What Baby Wants You to Know Before You get Pregnant," that was a glossy hardcover with lots of full color pictures, was about 8 " x 8" square and sold for under $20.00, would YOU buy it for a friend as a wedding gift?
"While misguided calls for armed teachers and principals have grabbed media attention and recklessly distorted media portrayals of mental illness, legislation that could make a profound difference in our nation’s public health awaits action in...
"A common theme in all of these cases is that the institutions involved chose to deal with the sexual abuse "in house" rather than going to law enforcement. The result? Lies, cover ups and an ongoing trail of abuse that continued far longer than it...
"Now 27, Merryn is championing Erin's Law, which mandates sexual abuse and abuse prevention curriculum in schools. Her home state of Illinois enacted the legislation in January.... "In addition to Illinois, Erin's Law has been enacted in Indiana,...
An 18 minute BBC radio broadcast looks at how politics impact the way trauma is dealt with on a national level. This particular recording deals with incidents of forced silence in countries and how this may influence collective memory....
"Members of the public shouldn't take lightly the potential effects of emotional abuse in childhood or in any life stage," said Heilig. "Just because there may not be visible physical scars does not mean that no lasting damage has been done." --Markus...
Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences of neglect, overprotection and abuse, well-recognized risk factors for the development of adult psychopathology, were examined as predictors of response to psychotherapy treatment for adults with...