Mental Health Content Topic Results
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January 2014
TedTalk: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime
Publisher(s):This TedTalk presented by pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains how traumatic experiences affect the brain and increase the risk for other health conditions.
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January 2014
How Somatic Therapy Can Help Patients Suffering from Psychological Trauma
Publisher(s): This document discusses the benefits of somatic psychotherapy and how it works to help people who are experiencing stress, physical pain, and mental stress.
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January 2014
Circle of Hope: A Guide for Conducting Effective Psychoeducational Support Groups
Publisher(s):This manual offers a guide to planning and conducting educational support groups for survivors of sexual violence.
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December 2013
The association between natural disasters and violence: A systematic review of the literature and a call for more epidemiological studies
Publisher(s): The links between disasters and violence either self-directed or interpersonal are recognized, but the amount of research is limited. This article discusses the underlying association of disasters and violence and outlines a systematic review of the literature from 1976 to 2011.
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November 2013
A Hidden Cause of Chronic Illness
Publisher(s):This piece, originally published in More magazine, received an honorable mention for the 2014 Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma. It explores how previous domestic violence and sexual trauma can continue to impact survivors many years later in the form of chronic health problems.
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May 2013
Disability and Transgender Survivors: Empowering providers who work with multiply-marginalized populations
Publisher(s):This webinar provides core information and statistics about who transgender people are, the types and magnitude of violence they encounter, and the key intersections between disability and traumatic experience.
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April 2013
Domestic Violence, Mental Health & Trauma: Research Highlights
Publisher(s):This paper presents findings from several studies demonstrating that women who experience domestic violence are more at risk for mental health problems.
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February 2013
A Systematic Review of Trauma-Focused Interventions for Domestic Violence Survivors
Publisher(s):This literature review provides an analysis of nine trauma-based treatments specifically designed or modified for survivors of domestic violence, along with caveats and recommendations for research and practice going forward.
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January 2013
Responding to intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women: WHO clinical and policy guidelines
Publisher(s):These guidelines aim to provide evidence-based guidance to health-care providers on the appropriate responses to intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women, including clinical interventions and emotional support. They also seek to raise awareness among health-care providers and policymakers of gender-based violence in order to improve health-sector response to the problem.
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January 2013
Six Ways to Ground Yourself When You’re Feeling Anxious
This document provides steps to help reduce anxiety.
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October 2012
Helping Children Recover from Exposure to Trauma: Resources for Child Care Providers and Parents
Publisher(s):Child Care State Systems Specialist Network, Office of Child Care (OCC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
This is a document provides information on helping children recover from trauma. It provides links to resources and training modules for early childhood educators.
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September 2012
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers
Publisher(s):Natural disasters such as tornados, or man-made tragedies such as bombings, can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur. This guide is for parents, caregivers, and teachers.