"The onset of the Great Recession and, more generally, deteriorating economic conditions lead mothers to engage in harsh parenting, such as hitting or shouting at children, a team of researchers has found. But the effect is only found in mothers who...
"Lifetime Bonds programs provide opportunities for at-risk youth and at-risk dogs to help one another. "Youth in disadvantaged communities learn how to care for and socialize and train them using positive, reward-based training techniques. They...
"Man's best friend is helping military members suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. The dogs are being trained at SmartyPaws here in Las Vegas. "Brandon Kleindeaux says his dog Foster wakes him up when he suffers from...
"As a new Louisiana state law went into effect Aug. 1, requiring mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect to undergo training, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reminds the public that online ...
"The FBI recently rescued more than 100 children from prostitution, and arrested over 150 pimps who allegedly trafficked them. Host Michel Martin learns more about child sex trafficking, and attempts to fight it, from NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie...
Written by Psychiatrist, Marc Epstein. “Trauma never goes away completely,” I responded. “It changes perhaps, softens some with time, but never completely goes away. What makes you think you should be completely over it? I...
Abstract The present study examined the relationship among physical abuse, psychological abuse, perceived family functioning and adolescent suicidal ideation in Shanghai, China. Perceived family functioning was investigated as a possible moderator...
Here's NYTimes economics columnist Eduardo Porter's take on how conservatives want the US birth rate to increase -- since the 2008 recession, it's dropped the lowest since 1920 -- but federal spending on children and families keeps...
"RESPONSE TO TRAUMA CAN TAKE MANY FORMS – PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL – AND UNDERSTANDING THESE SIGNS CAN HELP PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED IN TRAUMA INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION "Both established and emerging research has discussed the...
"Women veterans, like their male counterparts, may be exposed to multiple deployments, combat situations, and experiences of trauma while serving in the military. Media reports highlight several challenges that veterans may face as a result of their...
Policy Brief - August 2013 (4 pgs) Our knowledge and understanding of the cycle of violence and its health consequences has both expanded and been refined over the past several years. Interpersonal and community violence are common and often have...
Application Due Date: 08/12/2013. This new funding opportunity will award four cooperative agreements to implement culturally relevant, trauma-informed services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, and...
" Psychological Formulation : We’ve got a long way to get to that point. The Division of Clinical Psychology of the BPS has taken the lead in the UK to get us there. They just issued their manifesto, “Time for a Paradigm Shift,” this...
"As part of Forum's "In My Experience" series, we would like to hear from individuals living with invisible disabilities. Tell us -- what is it like living with a physical or mental impairment that others cannot see. Tell us about your daily lives:...