Abstract The present study examined the relationship among physical abuse, psychological abuse, perceived family functioning and adolescent suicidal ideation in Shanghai, China. Perceived family functioning was investigated as a possible moderator...
Here's NYTimes economics columnist Eduardo Porter's take on how conservatives want the US birth rate to increase -- since the 2008 recession, it's dropped the lowest since 1920 -- but federal spending on children and families keeps...
"RESPONSE TO TRAUMA CAN TAKE MANY FORMS – PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL – AND UNDERSTANDING THESE SIGNS CAN HELP PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED IN TRAUMA INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION "Both established and emerging research has discussed the...
"Women veterans, like their male counterparts, may be exposed to multiple deployments, combat situations, and experiences of trauma while serving in the military. Media reports highlight several challenges that veterans may face as a result of their...
Policy Brief - August 2013 (4 pgs) Our knowledge and understanding of the cycle of violence and its health consequences has both expanded and been refined over the past several years. Interpersonal and community violence are common and often have...
Application Due Date: 08/12/2013. This new funding opportunity will award four cooperative agreements to implement culturally relevant, trauma-informed services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, and...
" Psychological Formulation : We’ve got a long way to get to that point. The Division of Clinical Psychology of the BPS has taken the lead in the UK to get us there. They just issued their manifesto, “Time for a Paradigm Shift,” this...
"As part of Forum's "In My Experience" series, we would like to hear from individuals living with invisible disabilities. Tell us -- what is it like living with a physical or mental impairment that others cannot see. Tell us about your daily lives:...
A nice brief SAMHSA presentation on peer support and how the Trauma-Informed Approach model compares to the eCPR model. Fisher, DB. (2013). National Empowerment Center, Slides 5-26. http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/archtelPDF/07232013.pdf#5...
" It’s been several years since landmark research, known as the Adverse Childhood Experience Study or ACEs has been widely shared with communities in 21 states, including Washington.... " Local communities across the country, moved by these...
"Making new friends didn’t come easily to “Kate.” She kept to herself. She didn’t trust people. But that changed when she came to UConn’s new First Star Academy , a residential summer program for high school students in...
"How do pathways to jail vary for females who are victims of specific types of trauma? New research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly , a SAGE journal, pinpoints the types of trauma such as caregiver violence, witnessing ...
"Over the last few years, much has changed as a result of the efforts of therapists and reporters. Much has yet to change. Parents and administrators at schools, camps, community centers, Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, along with a host of other...
Abstract Objective: This study explored the impact of separation from family members on the mental health and wellbeing of Sudanese refugees in Australia, and the coping strategies used. Methods : In-depth interviews were conducted with Sudanese...