National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Know the Signs and the Risks April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and despite efforts to grow awareness, maltreatment remains a problem that affects millions. In 2019, child protective services agencies in the...
How To Recover From A Traumatic Event Along with the arrival of spring, we’re seeing some COVID-19 restrictions being relaxed. Unfortunately, there’s been an increase in gun violence, too, particularly mass shootings, in recent weeks. Case(s) in point: Atlanta;...
Frustration And Addiction When researchers study drug addiction and what drives it, they often focus on a trio of factors: cravings, impulsivity, and habit. A new study suggests that a fourth factor — frustration — is a driving force in many substance use disorders....
Teen Dating Violence: Awareness is Key to Prevention Teens can be insular about their own experiences, trying to figure out who they are as they cross from childhood into adulthood, juggling school, friendships, and dating along the way. They don’t have the...
COVID-19 Reveals Racial Inequalities Still Exist in Healthcare February is Black History Month, and on one hand it’s a time to celebrate Black history, culture, and heritage, but it’s also a good time to look at issues that still trouble the Black community. One...
Can Alcohol Cause Birth Defects? January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, an effort to help families plan healthy pregnancies and have healthy babies. An estimated one of every 33 U.S. infants is born with a birth defect. While there are few guarantees in...
