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Also, according to the CDC, in 2017: Nearly half of all male deaths are caused by suicide, and that rate is 3.5 times higher than for women. The suicide rate is highest among middle-aged white men ranking at 70% of all completed suicides in that year. Men over the age of 65 have the most significant risk for suicide.

Proper nutrition is a key ingredient in rewiring your client's traumatized neural pathways. Research shows that nutrition is often not part of trauma treatment. Nutrition and trauma are on two different planets. This free webinar training by Dr. Sells is for professionals who want to understand why nutrition and trauma are not typically linked in treatment and how to bridge this gap with step-by-step tools, case examples, and handouts. Wednesday, July 21 12 - 1 pm EDT Click HERE to register...

Challenging times demand innovation. That’s especially true today, as we find ourselves in the middle of a mental health crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. For patients living with major depressive disorder, this puts strain on a population that has seen little treatment innovation in decades, leaving millions inadequately served by current options. But the future looks promising. Renewed interest in the development of psychedelic therapies for mental health is...

From National Council for Mental Wellbeing, July 16, 2021 How can you go beyond awareness to creating sustainable organizational change that addresses trauma and nurtures resilience? Since 2011, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing has supported social service and community organizations to advance and implement trauma-informed, resilience-oriented change. As a member of the 2021 – 2022 Trauma-informed, Resilience-oriented Equity Community of Practice , you will develop a virtual...

“People want equity, it's in every school district statement, but at the same time, people are wanting to keep a moat, if you will, around our racial history.” — Zaretta Hammond, author of "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" and teacher educator Students learn best where they feel a sense of safety and belonging. The science of learning and development shows environments that foster these feelings open up the brain to learning. But what if children find themselves in spaces that...

By Miranda Spencer, Mad In America, July 10, 2021 Patricia Rush, M.D., M.B.A. is an internal medicine physician whose scientific focus is complex chronic illness. Her over 40-year career has focused on working with underserved populations and promoting universal access to high-quality medical care. She spent 20 years in the Cook County (Illinois) Health System, including six years as director of their emergency department. From 2000-2008 ran a trauma-informed solo private medical practice in...

By Jesse Bedayn, Cal Matters, July 16, 2021 Universal basic income was championed by Martin Luther King Jr., promoted by Silicon Valley citizens as the “social vaccine for the 21st century” and endorsed by 2016 presidential candidate Andrew Yang, but it has never really caught on. Now its time may have come. On Thursday California lawmakers approved the nation’s first state-funded guaranteed income program. Once the bill is signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, cities and counties can apply for...

July 21st, 2-3:30pm ET/11am-12:30pm PT - Using Trauma-Informed and Faith-Based Approaches to Overcome Poverty Zoom Call-in Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/742183645 Meeting ID: 742 183 645 One tap mobile +19292056099,,742183645# US (New York) To start the call, we will be joined by a staff member in Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's office (D-MA-07) to discuss the STRONG Support for Children Act, which was reintroduced last month. Dan and Jesse will also briefly discuss...

By Robert Maunder and Jon Hunter, The Conversation, July 6, 2021 When describing their symptoms, medical history and health changes at a clinic or hospital, every patient is the storyteller of their own health. Good storytellers tend to get better health care, but a history of childhood trauma plays havoc with telling your own story. Consider Florence, as a (fictional) example: It is a hot July night and Florence is having dizzy spells again. She feels dreadful and is worried. What if it...

By Dave Davies, National Public Radio, July 14, 2021 The six-time All Star pitched for the Yankees and the Indians during his 19-year career. He also struggled with alcoholism. Sabathia reflects on baseball and sobriety in the memoir, Till the End. DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies, in today for Terry Gross. You might remember our guest today, CC Sabathia, as the dominating left-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. He was a towering figure on...

By Olafimihan Oshin, The Hill, July 12, 2021 First lady Jill Biden is partnering with "Sesame Street" and t he United Services Automobile Association (USAA) to help military families discuss race with their children. In a joint statement, "Sesame Street" and the USAA shared their joint partnership by releasing a new collection of resources for military families on the discussion of race and diversity. These new resources will be a part of "Sesame Street’s" Coming Together initiative for...

By Christina Velez, The Relationship Foundation July 15, 2021 Have you ever questioned the ways that racism and trauma intersect? As a person of color, I know I have. Racism is a core determinant of health which often leads to social inequities. From watching PBS’s video on “Mental Fitness for Resilience-The Trauma of Racism” it was interesting to learn how racism and trauma, often converge in inseparable ways. Dr. Terri D. McFadden, a general pediatrician, and professor at Emory University...