Caring for Caregivers Experiencing Secondary Trauma
By Heather C. Forkey, MD, Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH, and Luanne Thorndyke, MD
Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is the emotional duress caused by indirect exposure to distressing events experienced by others. Health care […]
How to Talk About Mental Health
By SAMHSA
Mental health is essential to a person’s life in the same way as physical health. Hesitation to talk about mental health adds to the notion that the topic is taboo. It […]
Prioritizing Minority Mental Health
By CDC Office of Health Equity
Mental health matters! Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental […]
Exploratory Study Associates Childhood Trauma with Brain Features in Abusive Mothers
By University of Fukui
As sad as it is, child maltreatment continues to be a prevalent global social issue. Recent studies have revealed that up to one billion children aged 2 to 17 […]
SAMHSA Recognizes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
By Stacey Owens, M.S.W., LCSW-C, Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison, Center for Mental Health Services
Although often associated with combat veterans, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can impact […]
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Cancer
By American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder. Some people develop PTSD after experiencing a frightening or life-threatening situation. PTSD is […]