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News - Research studies have confirmed the positive benefits of pet therapy and their healing power. Contact with animals can provide treatment for various illnesses and can be used in a variety of settings such as care homes, correctional institutions, educational…
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News - It is widely known regular exercise is greatly beneficial in treating stress-related problems, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc. This is especially true for the survivors of ACEs (adverse childhood experiences). Recent studies have found that exercise…
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News - 'This pandemic is wreaking havoc on mental health', says Kristin Wilson, Vice President of Clinical Outreach for Newport Healthcare, which provides mental health treatment for teens and young adults nationwide.
According to the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health…
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Christine Yu Moutier, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Cori Green, director of Behavioral Health Education and Integration shared current data on suicidal ideation, the importance of…
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News - Many reports have indicated that the major factors leading to suicide are child abuse and neglect. In the last decades, Australia has significantly increased mental health services and workers, but the author argues that despite these efforts, suicide rates have increased.…
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News - More than 14% of young people around the world between the ages of 10 and 19 are diagnosed with mental health disorders, and suicide is the fifth-most-common cause of death of youngsters that age.
Despite the severity of the problem, children’s mental healthcare is…
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News - The difficulties faced by mothers after the birth of a child are well described and known, but Dr Paul Hodkinson and Dr Ranjana Das, in their new book, deal with the way new fathers use the digital environment to overcome the mental…
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News - According to the new research by the University of Kansas, substance use disorder is not the only cause of parental neglect but there are also other factors including social supports and mental health. The research studied the parents who were investigated for…
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News - Joe Lepper reports for Children and Young People Now about the findings of a survey on children and young people’s mental health services.
The survey in question was conducted by NHS Providers in May 2021 and involved leaders from more than half of NHS trusts that support…
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Multimedia - Social workers are prone to a high level of stress. However, until very recently, there has been a lack of research and attention on what may be causing the stress and how to overcome it. Social workers, especially the novice ones, often receive a lack of support…
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News - The new research by UCL has found that almost half of the new mothers (with babies 6 months old or younger) reached the peak of postnatal depression during the pandemic lockdown which doubles the average rate of Europe before the crisis.
"Women described feelings of…
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News - Feelings of stress and anxiety have intensified for many parents due to social distancing, lockdown and other pandemic measures that have meant being away from family and friends. The right, timely support is essential for parents in the perinatal period — the…
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News - A concerned individual shares their experience on how dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) may help dealing with borderline personality disorder.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD), or as it is sometimes called, emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), is a state…
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News - Georgie, 17, shared her challenges with loneliness and her use of social media to deal with it. She also shared crucial information about the importance of staying safe on social media and being responsible (being careful about sharing personal information…
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News - A survey by Prince's Trust Youth Index has been made for young people to share their COVID-19 pandemic experiences.
More than 2000 respondents, 200 Welsh, expressed their thoughts and feelings; 63% of 16-25 age group felt constant anxiety and "missing out on being…
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Multimedia - The ”Esze Tamás Orphanage” teamed up with the film club called ” Önismereti Filmes Műhely” and released a video clip under the title of ”Neszetamás” which portrays the way orphan teenagers think about life.
Thanks to the "Self-Knowledge Film Workshop…
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Online library - This document provides a basic understanding of trauma, and a guide for families seeking recovery. The most significant points in the book are explained thoroughly with eye-catching illustrations and a complementary set of colours to…
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Webinar - Regarding the webinar:
Child Protection Hub in cooperation with the Association of Psychologists of Kosovo will conduct a series of webinars which will address various issues related to child protection and mental health. This series will start with the…
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Online library - The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Michigan, USA, complied a poll on children’s top health concerns. American parents of at least one child age 0-18 years living in their household, were asked to give their opinion on what do they think were the biggest threats…
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[Greece] Greek islands: Concerning rise in severe mental health distress in both adults and children
News - After the fire in the camp Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos MSF has observed a rise in mental distress both in adults and children. This finding is no suprise as 3500 people live in Samos in unhumane conditions, mainly in self-made tents…
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News - The report describes the girl who is going to celebrate Christmas in a new country (UK) without her family, somehow because of Covid-19 and how she is planning to copy this situation. She feels that celebrating entire holidays alone (not entirely by choice)…
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News - Real Therapy, a small business, was founded in 2019 'to tackle mental health and overall wellness by easing access and offering a range of services to answer clients’ needs.' In her quest for a proper understanding of the mental health care system,…
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Online library - The American Psychological Association has published a child-friendly tool for teenagers. This tool is related to love, dating and relationships during teenager years. Considering this period to be filled with many developmental challenges and risks we consider…
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News - Due to lockdown there was a 15% rise in referral rate compared to before lockdown. Domestic abuse and neglect were the most common reason for referrals, closely followed by mental health related reasons. Alcohol and substance abuse…
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News - County Council’s Network published their review on the consequences of Coronavirus on the operation of children’s social services. The Network saw a 15% rise in referrals made in July, August and September — the first three months following the first lockdown. Family…
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Multimedia - It has been found that a constant exposure to stressful situations can lead to chronic problems with physical and mental health. Some scientists consider that racism can be a catalyst that causes such stressful situations. For example, in US the people of color suffer…
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News - Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives that helps us to feel connected with the world. Yet, social media has also resulted in several problems as its users are becoming increasingly addicted. According to Rebecca Lendl,…
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News - On 12 November 2020, Terre des hommes Foundation Mission in Albania organized an online training on "Psychological Reactions of Victims of Trafficking in Persons and its Effect on Investigation and Prosecution of the Crime of Trafficking in Persons".
Twenty…
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News - New research carried out by Aarhus University and the Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has shown that children and youth with obsessive thoughts and compulsions have experienced worsening…
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Multimedia - Mindfulness for Kids is a guide on how to introduce mindfulness and meditation to your children, at any age.
You can find the information on how to meditate with kids, a list of activities to introduce the idea of mindfulness more directly to your kids…
