"Human bodies recognize at the molecular level that not all happiness is created equal, responding in ways that can help or hinder physical health, according to new research.... "The sense of well-being derived from "a noble purpose" may provide...
"Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, suggests that exposure to stress in the first few days of...
"Growing knowledge about the long-term effects of childhood trauma and the importance of relationships is changing the foster care system. Today, more and more families who are reported for child abuse or neglect are staying intact, as long as...
"What is the link between post-traumatic stress disorder and pregnancy? Do obstetricians have an obligation to screen patients for histories of trauma? "Dr. Amina White, OB/GYN at Howard University in Washington, DC, has recently completed a Master's...
"The tall black dog rubbed up against Manoi as he praised her for her welcoming demeanor. The high-pitched voice he used to show his approval provided a stark contrast to his bulky frame and prison tattoos. "Very good," he said, patting the dog on her...
"There are different points along that timeline when you might step in and help, she said. KCSL provides services at different points on that timeline, from the moment the child’s mother learns she is pregnant to age 3, when that child could...
"Nearly one in 10 inmates have served in the military. Matthew Wolfe on how the system fails them—and the new prison dorms that could help them get back on track... "Last year Boyd was transferred to Haynesville Correctional Center, a...
Abstract Tests of attentional control, working memory, and planning were administered to compare the non-verbal executive control performance of healthy children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition, mediations of several...
"While most children cannot be shielded from emotionally traumatic events, clinicians can target those who are most vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).... "Overall, 61 percent of the teens (ages 13 to 17) had been exposed...
"Children who grow up in poverty are more likely than wealthier children to smoke cigarettes, but they are less likely to binge drink and are no more prone to use marijuana, according to researchers at Duke Medicine. "The researchers also found that...
Very nice PowerPoint on Early Childhood Development (includes good data and ACE info). http://www.usask.ca/education/eadm/spsc/presentations/mensch.pdf (July 2013) This resource has been added to the Education/Early Childhood section of...
"We have identified seven common characteristics of Juvenile Mental Health Courts (JMHCs) as part of a National Institute of Justice – funded study, Assessing the Effectiveness of Juvenile Mental Health Courts as a Community Justice Strategy....
"We should not put young people in cages for nonviolent offenses, and certainly not before we have tried to reform them through less severe means. A cursory examination of contemporary juvenile detention centers should alone stop us...
"While the Army’s intense public attention has been focused on suicides, domestic violence and sex assaults in the ranks, Liyah is part of an epidemic of child abuse inside the Army so under the radar that even top brass were unaware of its...