"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...
"Low doses of a psychedelic drug erased the conditioned fear response in mice, suggesting that the agent may be a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and related conditions, a new study by University of South Florida researchers found.......
Mental Health and Welbeing - A Cornerstone to Resilience Building from Damian Caniglia on Vimeo . Short on time? Use our Category Search page.
"They followed their parents to remote regions of the world to preach the Gospel. But in recent years, dozens of adults, known in evangelical Christian circles as "MKs," or missionary kids, have come forward to report decades-old abuse at the hands of...
"A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Naval Health Research Center has shown military service members who have trouble sleeping prior to deployments may be at greater risk of developing...