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By Melissa Clepper-Faith, Prevent Child Abuse NC Policy Director October 26, 2023 It’s a near-universal experience; instead of the cherubic Gerber baby, peacefully sleeping in her crib while parents get their well-deserved rest, you have a wrinkly, red-faced newborn who screams, cries and fusses every night for weeks. Dr. Sarah Verbiest, the Director of the  Center for Maternal and Infant Health  (CMIH) in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill describes...

Often overlooked, intelligent self-care is vital during and after the recovery process. Tending to important needs optimizes mood, mental health, and the ability to handle everyday stress. These keys say, "I matter," and sustain you in your recovery journey.

After a difficult childhood, many effective strategies can facilitate recovery and elevate mood and brain health.