Tag Archive | #PostTraumaticStressDisorder
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Signs Of #Trauma In #Children
What to watch for in the weeks and months after an upsetting event What You’ll Learn What are the signs of #trauma in #children? Who is at risk for #trauma? How can I help my #child deal with #trauma? Quick Read Full Article Normal #grief Increased thinking about death and safety Problems with sleeping, eating, […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Is It #ADHD Or #Trauma
Why the symptoms are often confused, and how to avoid a misdiagnosis Caroline Miller What You’ll Learn Why are symptoms of #ADHD and #trauma often confused? How can you tell whether #behavior and attention issues are #ADHD or #trauma? What is the best treatment for #PTSD in #children? Quick Read Full Article Signs of #trauma […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Opinion: ‘I’m Never Going To Be The Same, Am I?’ Book Helps Those Who Lost Someone To #Suicide
Tony Coder Guest columnistView Comments In January 2020, while attending the funeral of a young #teen who died by #suicide, I thought about what I could offer this mother and father who were saying goodbye to their only daughter. I listened to classmates of the teen’s comfort each other and question what they could have […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – 10 Common #MentalIllnesses Crash Course
(upbeat music) Before we begin we’d like to add a quick warning discretion. This video discusses #mentalillness including #eatingdisorders and #PTSD. What is #mentalillness? According to #NationalAllianceonMentalIllness, it’s defined as a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood for a sustained period of time that negatively impacts them. You might be wondering, is […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – What Are #AdjustmentDisorders?
When #kids have big reactions to stressful events Hannah Sheldon-Dean What You’ll Learn What are the different kinds of #adjustmentdisorders? What is the difference between an #adjustmentdisorder and #PTSD? What helps #kids who have #adjustmentdisorders? Quick Read Full Article What do #adjustmentdisorders look like? What kinds of events can lead to #adjustmentdisorders? #Adjustmentdisorders vs. #posttraumaticstressdisorder […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Every #FirstResponder Deserves Solace
By Dawn Institute As a 23-year #veteran of a law enforcement agency, I have spent significant time reflecting on the #mentalhealth impact of serving as a #firstresponder. In my two decades of experience, I have gained an intimate understanding of the #mentalhealthchallenges that can arise from a high-#stress (and even traumatic) job. I’ve seen how, […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – A General Fights To Destigmatize #MentalHealthIssues: ‘There’s a Shame If You Show Weakness’
The #military has struggled to meet the #mentalhealthneeds of troops, lawmakers and service members say. By Jennifer Steinhauer WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Ernest Litynski has received numerous awards and decorations during his nearly three decades in the #Army. But he is best known among soldiers and his superiors for his campaign to illuminate #mentalhealthissues among troops, […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Opinion | We Aren’t Alone In Our #MentalHealth Struggles
A Daily Iowan news reporter writes about their journey with #mentalhealth struggles. Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter Trigger warning: this article mentions #suicide, #eatingdisorders, and self-harm. #Mentalhealth is something I’ve struggled with my entire life. I grew up a chubby, closeted #bisexual, unsure of myself and afraid to share some parts of my identity. It wasn’t […]
#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – Why Is The #UnitedStates #Suicide Rate So High?
By Robert Dillard #Suicide is a significant and often unaddressed public health problem in #America – and it is getting worse. It currently stands as the tenth leading cause of death in the #UnitedStates, with 48,344 instances reported in 2018 according to the #U.S.CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention (#CDC). That number is up from 47,173 reported the year before. Alarmingly, the […]
#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – 10 Safety Measures #DomesticAbuse Survivors Can Take to Feel More Secure In Their Homes
In the #UnitedStates, more than 12 million people are victims of #domesticabuse each year. Many of these #men and #women are able to escape their abuser and start a new life — but for these survivors, it’s a long journey to feeling safe and secure, especially at home. Taking certain safety measures can help give you a […]
