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We are seeing a lot of studies like this, when will we start to deal with addiction as a symptom of a mental health and/or trauma issue, and not something separate? Drug addiction and mental health issues are often treated … Continued
I’ve heard some variation of all of these myths over the years from folks I interact with online and off. And, it matters if you are unable to see them as false: “Often, these take the form of patients’ false … Continued
And it’s things like this that keep people from getting help when they need it. “Jeff Dill, a former firefighter and the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, said he saw a half dozen cases across the country last … Continued
This is a pretty good list of books that may be helpful for partners, parents, and even children with parents dealing with trauma. Take a look, and if you’ve read any of the books on the list, and want to … Continued
This is something I’ve heard second hand from a number of people with various ailments that are helped tremendously by pain medication. It also highlights that many of these issues are not as simple as we might think based just … Continued
There are, quite frankly, a lot of books that many of you might find interesting listed at this link. There are even sections for faith resources, and books for partners, etc. I’d definitely take a look around this page if … Continued
This is something to always keep in mind, I think it’s why we sometimes look at people who are dealing with trauma from their past and can’t figure out why they seem so reluctant to make even positive changes – … Continued
Sadly, this is probably about the same in other countries as well. “Data from 32 NHS Trusts in England showed about 60% of under-18s who are referred to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) by their GP are not … Continued
If you think you may be suffering from PTSD or just want to learn more about it, this program might interest you. In recognition of Veterans Day, NAMI is launching a short course about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can … Continued