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How to Protect Your Family from Horrific News Images – and Still Stay Informed
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a bitter reminder that there is no end to the horrific suffering that humans are sometimes willing to inflict on others.
Mind the Gap: Worsening Black Maternal Mental Health Outcomes During the Pandemic
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a joyous time in a woman’s life but can also be a challenging one. Besides the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum, about 20% of women may experience mental health challenges.
How Black Women are Harnessing the Power of Racial Identity in the Face of Racism
Many Ukrainians Face a Future of Lasting Psychological Wounds from the Russian Invasion
“Polina came to our bedroom awakened by the sound of explosions. I didn’t know and still don’t know what to tell her. Her eyes today are full of fear and terror; eyes of all of us.”
Provider Tips for Promoting Health Equity
Coping with Grief and Trauma During the Pandemic
The Aching Red: Firefighters Often Silently Suffer from Trauma and Job-related Stress
Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events
The Aching Blue: Trauma, Stress and Invisible Wounds of Those in Law Enforcement
Steve has served as a police officer for 24 years, including being a SWAT team member for years. He and I have worked together on his traumatic experiences. He has told me that in a given day a police officer might have to deal with two to three overdoses and do CPR.
Wildfire Anxiety - Relaxation Tips
A muffled crack of thunder, followed by a flash of light that lit up the bedroom wall. Then another, louder CRACK! I had been lying in bed awake since 1AM, for three hours, my husband next to me, deep asleep. But now the wind was pushing violently against our windows, and I woke him up.
How to Deal with Your COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety & OCD
If you engage in some positive distracting activities during this crisis, then the flow of the day will move like a steady stream rather than a slow drip.
Persistent Trauma of Systemic Racial Inequities and the Perils of COVID-19
Racial and related inequities have immensely traumatized Black and Brown citizens of the United States for centuries.