Publications on Mental Health Topics
Two stressed people equals less stress: Sharing nervous feelings helps reduce stress, ScienceDaily , Jan 29 2014.
“Does giving a speech in public stress you out? Or writing a big presentation for your boss? What about skydiving? One way to cope, according to a new study, is to share your feelings with someone who is having a similar emotional reaction to the same scenario. ”
Taking notice of the hidden injury, by Nicole Noren, ESPN , Jan 26 2014.
“According to the most recent data compiled by the NCAA, suicide was the third-leading cause of death of student-athletes from 2004-08, after accidents and cardiac causes. ”
Why It's Still a Big Deal If Your Teen Smokes Pot, by Randye Hoder, Time , Jan 23 2014.
“With the president coming out in favor of legalization, parents are wondering whether telling their kids not to use marijuana is futile. But some sobering data about the effects of pot on developing brains can help make the case. ”
Better Solutions for Youth with Mental Health Needs in the Juvenile Justice System, by The Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Collaborative for Change, The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice, Jan 22 2014.
The Foolproof Way to Improve Your ADHD Child’s Social Skills, by Lisa Aro, Everyday Health, Jan 21 2014.
“Impulsiveness, frustration, and impatience can often leads to inappropriate or aggressive behavior. While discipline is important it means nothing in the if end the child hasn’t learned new skills to help them cope with the situations they face every day. Social stories can help you teach your child those skills. ”
Study Finds Vicious Cycle of Heavy Drinking, Worsening PTSD in College, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Jan 17 2014.
“A new study finds that heavy drinking in college may worsen post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over time. Researchers estimate that 9 percent of college student have PTSD. Investigators discovered that college students who have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are likely to drink more alcohol than peers without it. ”
MTV’s 16 and Pregnant,’ Derided by Some, May Resonate as a Cautionary Tale, by Annie Lowrey, New York Times, Jan 13 2014.
“A new economic study of Nielsen television ratings and birth records suggests that the show she appeared in, “16 and Pregnant,†and its spinoffs may have prevented more than 20,000 births to teenage mothers in 2010. The paper, to be released Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research, makes the case that the controversial but popular programs reduced the teenage birthrate by nearly 6 percent, contributing to a long-term decline that accelerated during the recession. ”
Autism Spectrum Disorder (revised): The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, by Chantal Sicile-Kira, Jan 7 2014.
The Meaning of Sexual Identity in the Twenty-First Century, by Judith S. Kaufman and David A. Powell, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Jan 6 2014.
Beat Teen Depression: Your Perfect Guide in Helping a Depressed Teen, by Sarah Gilberts, 2014.
The Oxford Handbook of Suicide and Self-Injury, by Oxford University Press, Oxford Library of Psychology, 2014.
Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia, by Judith A. Levy EdM, 2014.
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community, by Laura Erickson-Schroth, Oxford University Press, 2014.
Teen Depression: The Ultimate Guide To Overcoming Depression For Teens And Young Adults, by David Leman, 2014.
Adoption Therapy: Perspectives from Clients and Clinicians on Processing and Healing Post-Adoption Issues, by Laura Dennis, Adoptee Reading Resource, 2014.
“A much-needed anthology addressing a variety of potential psychological and physiological concerns, Adoption Therapy, Perspectives from Clients and Clinicians on Processing and Healing Post-Adoption Issues is a must-read for adoptees, adoptive parents, first families, and vitally, mental health professionals. ”
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