First responders are killing themselves at approximately twice the rate of the general population. (Heyman, Dill, Douglas, 2018). While not a new statistic, it is leaving a towering question: Why? Why ...
Since the landmark adverse childhood experiences study nearly 30 years ago, it has become clear that childhood trauma is widespread in our communities. The problem is so pervasive that in 2019 the ...
This week, Mad in America examines three articles around peer support in mental healthcare settings, including the creation ...
The man in the blue baseball cap takes two steps, wobbles and then collapses onto the library floor. A woman rushes to his side and begins administering CPR. People gather around, unsure what to do ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A newer type of medical training, known as trauma-informed care, is making a significant impact on families during long hospital stays. Wilson, a 7-year-old boy awaiting a lung ...
When Deaf and hard of hearing children experience trauma, their families have a place to turn for help: Gallaudet's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child ...
Trauma-informed care is in the details. It assumes people are people. And people experience trauma. Trauma informed care or TIC assumes that every person may have a history of trauma, so steps are ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo medical students working with community anti-violence groups in Buffalo have developed an elective course on “Trauma surgery and trauma-informed care.” The ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – What began as a conversation among church leaders about challenging behavior in youth ministries ...
According to the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM), healing is our birthright. But, Black folks often face challenges when trying to access sustainable healthcare for our emotional ...
A new Trinity study is the first-of-its-kind in Ireland to specifically focus on women to address the disproportionately poor ...
Burnout is a growing crisis in health care: More than 50% of health care professionals report symptoms of it. Addressing the trauma they face at work can help. Halting burnout straddles the tension ...