Reading Time: 5 minutes When a national tragedy occurs, there is a risk of secondary PTSD for everyone who is exposed to it, even if it’s only through news reports and photos. Whether it’s […]
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How to Thrive in Young Adulthood with Integrated Treatment
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a big difference between thriving vs. coping. The word “thrive” is defined as “flourishing” or “growing well and vigorously.” The word “coping,” however, means simply managing to get by.
Wired: The Reality of Covid-19 Is Hitting Teens Especially Hard
Reading Time: 6 minutes The pandemic has been emotionally devastating for us adults, but its impact on teenagers is arguably far greater. JUST A FEW weeks ago, the conversation in my household revolved around […]
Remaining a Behavioral Healthcare Resource Amidst Trauma
Reading Time: < 1 minute Newport Academy’s Heather Senior Monroe, LCSW, Director of Program Development and Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach join with behavioral health leaders from across the country in […]
KRON TV: How to Talk to Teens About Losing an Idol
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Nature or Nurture? A Q&A on Epigenetics and Mental Health with Dr. Jennifer Dragonette
Reading Time: 6 minutes Epigenetics is a new and groundbreaking concept in the field of psychology and mental health. Research is revealing that our genes can actually turn on or turn off in response […]
Refinery29: How To Handle A Trauma Anniversary
Reading Time: 3 minutes The 9/11 Commission opened their report with the “insistently premonitory and yet still dumbstruck” words: “[The day] dawned temperate and nearly cloudless in the eastern United States,” as Joan Didion writes in her […]
Recognizing PTSD in Teens
Reading Time: 4 minutes Teens who experience a frightening event or survive ongoing abuse may experience lasting psychological trauma. Whether it’s a school shooting, a car accident, or a sexual assault, the after-effects can […]
How Meditation Helped Trapped Thai Boys Stay Calm
Reading Time: 5 minutes The world rejoiced Tuesday at the news that 12 Thai boys who were trapped in Tham Luang Cave had been brought to safety by a courageous team of divers and volunteers. In a […]
