“Twitter is flooded with stories about Pokemon Go’s impact on players’ anxiety and depression, with thousands of people lauding the game for getting them out of the house and making it easier to interact with friends and strangers alike. These simple acts are crucial milestones for anyone struggling with depression, Grohol says. “The challenge has…
The aim of this study We are conducting a research study looking at how children cope shortly after being involved in any kind of frightening experience. We hope that 300 parents whose child has experienced a frightening event will take part. Parents are usually the main source of support for children following frightening experiences and…
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As the daughter of an alcoholic, I have never felt the security and comforts of a sober father. I often spent days at a time on my holiday visits in a state of hyper vigilance, because it’s never safe to predict your alcoholic parent’s behaviour on any given day. Yes, as the son of an…
If you’re interested in finding a few good self-help type books for the Summer months, check out this list by Sharon Martin. http://blogs.psychcentral.com/imperfect/2016/07/book-recommendations-from-a-therapist/
“To showcase just how trauma can and does manifest, The Establishment has compiled a series examining the issue. Far from a comprehensive overview—especially in a society so fraught with trauma—it is a drop in the bucket. But hopefully a few more people will be able to see their reflections in it.” This is a series of…
