AFTER THE DISASTER: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN FIRST RESPONDERS

20-06-2016

From the merciless hurricanes that tore through Texas and Puerto Rico to the raging wildfire that became the largest in California’s history and led to devastating mudslides, 2017 was an exceptional year for natural disasters in the U.S . In fact, it was the costliest on record.1 The physical and mental health toll on civilian victims of […]

Learn more

GRIEF AND LOSS: RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS

20-05-2016

Loss is a normal part of the human experience, and grief is a natural reaction to loss. Virtually everyone will experience grief at some point. While grief is a universal experience, it’s also a deeply personal one. Grief is a natural response not only to the death of a loved one but also to other […]

Learn more

UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING SOCIAL ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS

20-04-2016

Social anxiety disorder is often confused with shyness by family members, friends, and teachers, but it’s much more than that. For teens with social anxiety disorder, everyday social interactions can feel overwhelming. They may worry excessively about being embarrassed, humiliated, judged, or rejected, or of offending others in social situations. These worries and fears can […]

Learn more