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By Nickolas Agathis, MD
Do you keep up with any modern social movements, such as #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter or #KeepFamiliesTogether? The conversations surrounding them are still grabbing widespread attention through social media and news headlines across the globe. Fortunately, the collective power and influence behind these movements […]
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By Amanda Venta, PhD
Waves of Latinx immigration to the United States have changed in recent decades, and our scientific literature is only beginning to catch up. Regional violence and unrest in the Northern Triangle of Central America (i.e., El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala) have pushed […]
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Trauma-informed policies and procedures make juvenile justice organizations safer and more effective by ensuring the physical and psychological safety of all youth, family members, and staff and promoting their recovery from the adverse effects of trauma. Juvenile justice policies and procedures are trauma-informed when they […]
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Written by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW
A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging finds that childhood trauma can lead to disruptions in two main regions of the brain, the default mode network (DMN) and the central executive network (CEN). As these areas are responsible […]
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently under-diagnosed in maltreated samples. Protective services information is critical for obtaining complete trauma histories and determining whether to survey PTSD symptoms in maltreated children. In the current study, without protective services information to supplement parent and […]
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Medically reviewed by Akilah Reynolds, PhD — Written by Mandy French on August 30, 2023
Childhood trauma can affect people in various ways. There are many therapy options to help treat the effects of this trauma. A […]
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By Shannon Karl
Substance dependence leads to persistent negative consequences and the loss of human potential. These consequences often include chronic health problems, dysfunctional family environments, harmful economic impacts and premature death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 21.2 million individuals in […]
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By National Institute of Mental Health
Every year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends, and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that often begins in childhood. Studies have found that trauma occurring in childhood may exacerbate or predict some ADHD symptoms.
Traumatic events, such as experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect, can not only result […]
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By Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS
As a therapist who works with survivors of childhood trauma, I find that self-blame is a common part of their experience. As a survivor myself, I experience this, too. Here are some of the reasons why this happens:
1. Internalized Shame: Children are […]
