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Conquering the Pain: Therapy and Childhood Trauma Survival September 5, 2016 . 7 Comments
Editor’s Note: This article contains description of childhood abuse, which may be triggering for some readers. I was careful as I opened the back door and peeked into the house. ... Read More
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Recovery Sleep May Improve Memory, and Other News August 26, 2016 . 11 Comments
Research and anecdotal experience both point to the harmful effects of sleep deprivation on memory, and researchers have new insight into this association. According to animal research ... Read More
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Ketamine Closer to Approval for Depression, and Other News August 19, 2016 . 4 Comments
Ketamine, an anesthetic also used as a party drug, moved one step closer to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval this week. Concerns about its potential for abuse have long ... Read More
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Study Explores How Sexual Assault Hotlines Can Help Callers August 18, 2016 . 3 Comments
Although more than 1,000 sexual assault hotlines serve sexual assault survivors in the United States, little is known about how these hotlines are used or whether they are effective. A ... Read More
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Reclaiming Your Voice: Saying No to Emotional Abuse July 7, 2016 . 34 Comments
The term “domestic violence” is an umbrella term that encompasses so much more than just physical violence. It involves a pattern of manipulative behaviors meant to control and maintain ... Read More
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Lower Domestic Violence Rate Among Psychedelic Drug Users April 28, 2016 . 5 Comments
Men with a history of substance abuse might be less likely to abuse their partners if they use psychedelic drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Recent ... Read More
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Sexual Harassment More Damaging Than Other Online Abuse March 28, 2016 . 4 Comments
Online sexual harassment of women may have longer-lasting effects than other forms of online abuse, according to a study published in New Media & Society. According to a 2014 Pew Research ... Read More
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I Was Sexually Abused by My Stepfather. Do I Have PTSD? March 18, 2016 . 9 Comments
I imagine it took a lot of courage to share this deeply painful experience with a doctor and to write in and share it here, too. It seems like you are ready to begin to address the past ... Read More
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Study Evaluates Childhood Sexual Abuse Treatment February 23, 2016 . 4 Comments
Child abuse campaigns often highlight the importance of arresting perpetrators or detecting the signs of abuse. Research into effective treatments for survivors is scarce. Using data from ... Read More
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How to Recognize and Overcome Childhood Emotional Neglect February 18, 2016 . 260 Comments
Because it’s mostly silent and invisible, childhood emotional neglect is largely an overlooked phenomenon in psychology. Unlike physical neglect or abuse, where there are signs such as ... Read More
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5 Things People Get Wrong About Domestic Violence October 29, 2015 . 17 Comments
I am a counselor in Bluffton, South Carolina, and my state has the shameful distinction of being No. 1 in the rate of women killed in domestic violence incidents. My heart breaks to ... Read More
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Where Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Intersect October 28, 2015 . 14 Comments
Researchers have studied the impact of early childhood trauma and the long-term effects of abuse and neglect for decades. Evidence suggests that early experiences of maltreatment often ... Read More