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 […]
Childhood Trauma Impacts Muscle Function in Later Life
By Morgan Sherburne – University of Michigan Adverse childhood experiences can detrimentally affect muscle function in older adults by impairing mitochondrial activity necessary for energy production. The study analyzed muscle biopsies from over […]