Adverse Childhood Experiences
By CDC
ACEs are common. About 64% of adults in the United States reported they had experienced at least one type of ACE before age 18. Nearly one in six (17.3%) adults reported […]
It Happened Here: Dr. Margaret Morgan Lawrence
By NYP History
Every time she was turned away, Dr. Margaret Morgan Lawrence, whose career began at NewYork-Presbyterian in the 1940s, found a new opportunity to succeed, eventually becoming the first African American […]
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Developing Bipolar Disorder
By Yann Quidé, Leonardo Tozzi, Mark Corcoran, Dara M Cannon, Maria R Dauvermann
Childhood trauma (CT) has been repeatedly linked to earlier onset and greater severity of […]
Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse in the #MeToo Era
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 […]
Immigrant Health is Interpersonal
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 […]
Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System
NCTSN
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 […]