National Child Abuse Prevention Month occurs every October, and this year we aim to help Americans understand what constitutes child abuse and how distressing experiences
Self-harm is defined by the World Health Organization as “an act with non-fatal outcome, in which an individual deliberately initiates a non-habitual behaviour that, without
While addiction is an individual struggle, recovery is rarely successful when done alone. September is National Recovery Month, which celebrates the gains made by people
We commonly associate peer pressure, or coercion to smoke, drink, have sex, or do other activities in order to fit in or gain social status,
If we looked exclusively at select media outlets, we might assume that society has progressed past its homophobic past. Many cities now celebrate Pride Week,
September marks Recovery Month, an international event which celebrates the progress people have made in recovery from mental health conditions and substance abuse, in the
Most of us are familiar with the most commonly discussed dangers of cocaine. However, there are many dangerous consequences of cocaine use that are often
Monday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the risks of overdose, reducing the stigma surrounding it, and
Eating disorders are commonly associated with young adults and teenagers, while little attention is given to eating disorders in older adults. However, eating disorders in
Shame Versus Guilt Shame is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “an uncomfortable feeling of guilt”[1]. It is a universal emotion which has been felt,
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, marijuana use has become more mainstream over the last decade, with 33 states legalizing pot in some
When a family hires transporters, they should feel confident that the care their child receives is grounded in a model that accounts for traumatic stress,
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