Tag Archive | #Trauma
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – #Black #Youth Face Rising Rates Of #Depression, #Anxiety, #Suicide
CAROLYN JONES ALISON YIN FOR EDSOURCE While nearly all #students have faced #mentalhealthchallenges during the #pandemic, rates of #depression and #anxiety are higher among #Black #students. Nearly everyone has experienced a degree of #anxiety or #depression due to the #pandemic. But for young #Black people also confronting persistent #racism and ever-widening inequities, the current moment […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Understanding #MentalIllness #Triggers
By Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP A trigger, sometimes referred to as a stressor, is an action or situation that can lead to an adverse emotional reaction. In the context of #mentalillness, referring to triggers usually means something that has brought on or worsened symptoms. In the ongoing dialogue about #mentalhealth, we don’t talk enough about […]
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – What Is #PersistentDepressiveDisorder (#PDD)?
#Depression is a term used to describe a group of conditions characterized by mood or cognitive changes. #Persistentdepressivedisorder (#PDD), previously referred to as #dysthymia, is a type of #depression that is low-level and chronic. This form of #depression can be associated with the capability to participate in daily functioning but with a consistently low mood. #Persistentdepressivedisorder […]
#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 […]
