“Post traumatic stress is very prevalent in the community. My dad has it, I had it, I was a refugee,” said Paul Hoang, a licensed clinical social worker and the co-host of a Vietnamese community television program. He also champions mental...
"In his book, From Neurons to Neighborhoods, Dr. Shonkoff underscores the value of investing in young children. He and his colleagues at Harvard’s Center of the Developing Child share research that shows how the architecture of the brain is...
Dear Straight Talk: I grew up with my stepfather regularly knocking my mother around when he was drunk and being emotionally abusive to both her and me. She would never stand up to him or leave him and I hated both of them for participating in this...
"The maladaptive consequences of child maltreatment persist throughout the lifespan. For example, research on the associations between patient reports of adverse childhood experiences (i.e., child maltreatment) and adult mental and physical health...
This show focused on the pervasive gun violence in the San Francisco Bay Area. Excellent pieces followed up with a dynamic conversation among three panelists led by guest host and new ACEsConnection member Jami Floyd...
Domenica Ruta, or Nikki, as she goes by in the book, is an addict, alcoholic and occasional drug user, but perhaps the most complicated and toxic part of her addiction is the relationship she has with her mother — a bleached and tattooed brawler...
While reading a 2007 press release from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), I became unusually hopeful for youths diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A study performed jointly by the NIMH and the...
"Recent news from the Minnesota Department of Health features a study about the experiences children have growing up and how those impact us as adults. Common sense suggests that if we have traumatic or stressful experiences, they can stay in our...
"In a final rule, which will make purchasing health coverage easier for consumers, mental health and substance use benefits will be expanded to 62 million Americans, according to a report published Feb. 20 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
[PBS is focusing on stories about children, mental health, violence, and disaster trauma] "Two years later, John breathes. He counts. He leaves the room if he needs to calm down. He hasn’t been able to shake all the blood he’s seen on television in recent months -- most of it at the hands of young men -- and he’s promised himself there must be a better way to deal with anger. “It scares me what a person is really capable of doing,” said John,...
"State funding and investment for mental health services have significantly decreased in recent years, even as demand for these services has increased. But there may be a glimmer of hope for advocates of expanded access to mental health coverage. In...
"State health departments can promote and enhance child maltreatment prevention efforts and make a lasting difference in countless lives. The information and resources on this site can help your department get off the ground. " "We have created this...
"At today’s meeting of the governor’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission , officials said the need for trauma services is likely to continue for some time. "Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Patricia Rehmer...
"A year after the deadly shooting in Chardon High School's cafeteria, Superintendent Joseph Bergant said he has no interest in arming teachers to keep the district's school buildings safe.... "On Friday, counselors said the legal process has been a...
“Ask the Expert” features an interview with a leading expert on homelessness or co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. The following is an interview [2011] with Dr. Joan Gillece, Project Director for two SAMHSA Centers: The National Center for Trauma Informed Care and the SAMHSA National Technical Assistance Center for the Promotion of Trauma Informed Practice and Prevention of Seclusion and Restraint. ..." http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/...n-Gillece-50951.aspx