Substance use among expectant mothers, and mothers of young children, poses risk to the health of mother and child. The Trauma and Attachment Report recently had the…
Every blade has two edges; he who wounds with one, wounds himself with the other. – Victor Hugo, Les Misérables Psychiatric breakdown is one of…
Imagine the only world you’ve ever known measuring eleven by eleven feet. The only source of natural light is a single skylight, and you have…
As the case of James Holmes unfolds, I find myself growing more concerned at each turn. Psychiatrist Lynne Fenton reportedly not only suspected James Holmes…
Expressing personal feelings directly isn’t easy for everyone. While some do so comfortably, others may require more indirect means of self expression. Some people struggle…
In 2008, violence erupted in Nairobi, Kenya after the contested re-election of president Mwai Kibaki sparked outrage amongst his opposition parties. Nairobi civilians reeled in…
We’ve all heard dogs described as man’s best friend, but recent research is indicating that good friends (dogs or otherwise) can have notable healing effects….
“It is very difficult to know that she does not remember the things from our past. It’s devastating.” Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 64% of all…
For those who don’t struggle with their weight, obesity can be a bit of mystery. After all, it seems simple right? Eat fewer calories than…
Neuroscientists over the last few decades have discovered how trauma and fear affect the brain, especially the impact of experiences on child neurodevelopment. The brain…
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