Articles related to "Trauma"



TBI Statistics
How prevalent are Traumatic Brain Injuries? There are 1 million incidences of head injury per year nationally. 50,000 to 110,000 people suffer severe disability.
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History, Trauma and Memory
In the first of this three-part series of articles on this topic, I will explore the still contentious notion that many German civilians were also victimized in WWII.
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History, Trauma and Memory II
The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness.
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History, Trauma and Memory III
This third and last article in this series will explore the potential of breaking the silence with which so many have lived for too long.
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Post Trautmatic Stress Disorder
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and what can be done about it?
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Critical Incident Stress Management
Police Psychology doesn't always involve criminals. Police officers have one of the worlds most stressful jobs. Critical Incident Stress Management was created to deal with these stessors.
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Using Astrology in Psychology
An introduction into the world of Psychological Astrology
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Genetics, Abuse and Anxiety Disorder PTSD
JAMA study reveals relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), child abuse and a stress-related gene.
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An Untapped Goldmine - Employees with Disabilities
Employers: Don't lose out on a valuable labor pool. Ideas and resources for making low-cost accommodations for qualified workers with disabilities
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Non-Alzheimer's Dementias
An overview of dementias other than Alzheimer's
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PAVLOV'S DOGGIES, STINKIN' THINKIN' AND LEARNED HELPLESSNESS
Learned helplessness, an increasingly significant barrier to a healthy quality of life, can result in deep depression or even suicide, and therefore is a crucial mental health issue. The condition is usually the result of how parents, teachers and caregivers communicate with a child. Untreated, the person suffering from learned helplessness (often termed pessimism) remains unempowered, inadequately esteemed, and the pervasive belief that he cannot take care of himself or take responsibility for his life. Included are a quiz by Martin E. P. Seligman, an expert on learned helplessness and cognitive therapy, which offers tendencies which can alert you or someone close to you to the importance of optimism and pessimism in our current culture.
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Propranolol for PTSD
Could taking propranolol after a frightening or shocking event help prevent PTSD? This article introduces the idea of "therapeutic forgetting".
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The Lithium Saga
Why did it take more than a generation for a simple cure to find its way to the US?
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TBI Challenges
Traumatic Brain Injuries cause challenges on many levels. Concerns are divided into the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and behavioral-emotional levels.
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The Women Who Suffer Neuropathic Diseases - Part II
A woman who contracts neuropathic disease is subject to many trauma. Not only that of the disease itself - but of rejection by her mate - friends - family - and co-workers. She is abandoned by those who were her friends. She usually suffers at the hands of incompetent and uncaring doctors - and is often the unwitting victim of insurance company and Workman's Compensation policies. Early and effective treatment is vital if the disease is to be conquered. All of these aforementioned elements conspire to prevent this early treatment.
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FINE ONE MOMENT, AND THEN IN A FLASH
Brain Injuries
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NPD Clinical Features
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
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TBI and Family Implications
After a traumatic brain injury, families quickly learn that they brought a different child home from the hospital. Counseling is advised for families in this situation.
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Doctors fuming over Cars bar
Australian doctors think "Burnout" ice cream bars will encourage kids to drive dangerously.
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In a Nutshell - more History
A continuation of In a Nutshell part1 -more on the history of mental illness
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Psychoanalyst Primer - part 2
Companion article to Psychoanalysts-part 1. More analysts and the part they played
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Slipping Through The Cracks
After deinstitutionalization the severely mentally ill are sometimes slipping through the cracks.
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TBI Classroom Strategies
How can the classroom teacher help a student learn after a traumatic brain injury? I will list 20 strategies that may be used if the student shows needs in these areas.
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Thyroid Disease Triggers
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
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A Patient's Guide to the Neuropathic Diseases - How it Begins!
The origins and etiologies of the Neuropathies are described showing what may be possible and why and how it may manifest the disease. And - simultaneously - there may be more than one of these etiologies responsible for the condition or conditions that may result. The article is continued next week and describes some of the defenses t hat are available to the patient.
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Adrenal Insufficiency
This article describes the causes, symptoms, signs and changes seen in adrenal insufficiency as well as the tests and procedures used for its diagnosis.
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Freud - The Wizard of Id
He is one of the most influential figures of the century, perhaps of all time. Ironically, his spectacular success set back a large part of mental health for two generations.
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I KNOW WHAT I WANT TO SAY BUT ....
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Neuropathic Pain: New Insights, New Interventions
Recent discoveries regarding the nature of nerupathic pain may soon provide effective relief form this pain for most patients.
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Review of Silverchair's 'Frogstomp'
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Another Northern Right Dies
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
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Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
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Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
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Exercise Guidelines for Pregnancy and Postpartum
During pregnancy, women can continue to exercise and derive health benefits even from mild to moderate exercise routines. This article describes exercise guidelines published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Lest We Forget
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Puppies!
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The Genetic Link
Anorexia nervosa and the "nature versus nuture" question. Can anorexia be inherited, or is it all in the patient's head?
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Oh My Stars!
What's written in your stars? Find out in this week's Sun-Sign Horoscope.
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A QUICK A-Z GUIDE TO THE FORENSIC SPECIALTIES
Through the course of their career the Forensic Psychologist, particularly those involved with criminal investigations, will cross the paths of several other forensic investigators. A working knowledge of each of these disciplines is essential to the professional investigator. I have defined a number of the key specialists involved in criminal investigations.
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Autoimmune Hearing Loss
Autoimmune hearing loss, which is a medical emergency, can occur as a distinct condition or as an accompanying feature of other autoimmune disorders.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Brain Anatomy
A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain structure of BPD patients.
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Causes of ADHD
What causes ADHD? Is it nature or nurture. Let's look at some of the most common theories and see what researchers say.
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Child Molestation
Politicans take the high road when orating on the horrors of child sex crimes but their attempts to balance victims rights and those of the accused sometimes defy reason.
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Chinese Herbs for Uterine Fibroids
Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases.
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Demodectic and Sarcoptic Dog Mange
A diagnosis of mange by your veterinarian is never fun. The treatment for dog mange can be long and looking at the bald patches on your dog can be heartbreaking.
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Emotions and Physical Health
Most of us know the impact that stress, depression, or euphoria can have on our bodies. Can profound physical problems really be related to the way we feel and think?
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Extreme Sports Injuries
All athletes risk injury. What are some of the risks specifically associated with action sports and what are some of the most memorable recent injuries?
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Feline Acne
Feline acne is a common problem in many cats. It is the development of blackheads on the chin and/or lips of affected cats.
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How Chronic Anxiety Triggers Panic
Chronic stress over time can be unnoticed but it can build up and cause panic symptoms. Things like personality and thinking styles can be causing anxiety and panic.
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How to Buy Homeowner's Insurance
Learn more about how to find home insurance. Some quick insurance facts to help decide what the best homeowner's insurance coverage is for any home.
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