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#childhood-trauma
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

From Bullied to Bully to Butcher

Bullied children can become bullies themselves, with 30% to 35% later victimizig others.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

For Bariatric Surgery Patients, Weight Stigma Doesn't Disappear

Bariatric surgeries involve removing, restricting or rerouting parts of the gastrointestinal tract to change the amount of food the stomach can digest or absorb.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Scandal of indefinite jail terms has left prisoners damaged by state's failure'

Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are overbearing and unfair as he urged his successor...to look carefully at fresh proposals to end the historic wrong.
UK politics
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Texas Floods: 6 Ways to Help Kids Feel Safe Again

Natural disasters create long-lasting suffering, with impacts varying significantly among individuals.
Trusting relationships are crucial for recovery from trauma and restoring a sense of safety.
#london-bombings
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

I looked into the eyes of a man who blew himself up on the Tube. I still see him everywhere

fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

I looked into the eyes of a man who blew himself up on the Tube. I still see him everywhere

fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The damned normality in Sinaloa

Juan Ignacio wakes up and grabs his phone, checking notifications and WhatsApp, then checks various Communities, deciding whether or not to leave his house today.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do LLM Conversations Need a "Gray Box" Warning Label?

LLMs may lead to 'psychological entanglement' where users mistake AI responses for genuine connections; a phenomenon particularly concerning for vulnerable individuals.
Mental health
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

To Catch a Stalker review: Women reveal the threat they live under in bone-chilling BBC documentary

Women in the UK experience anxiety and fear during routine activities due to stalking.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Drugs Help Your Religious Life?

This significant study published in Psychedelic Medicine suggests psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, could revive spiritual well-being across various world religions.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Flying After a Fall

This tragedy didn't just rattle the aviation industry. It quietly reached into the lives of those who fly—for love, work, or home.
Mental health
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Israelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of war

"The fact that you don't know if the missiles are about to fall on you, that we are now living with this feeling of helplessness, it's insane," said Ella Keren, a nurse who was with her two young daughters at a Tel Aviv playground.
UK news
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Paranoia Trap In Remote Work And Why It's So Hard To Shake

Remote work can trigger feelings of paranoia when feedback is absent, causing negative interpretations of silence.
Mental health
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

These therapists give a name to the way Jewish distress has been ignored since Oct. 7: 'Traumatic invalidation' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The article discusses how Jewish trauma after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks is characterized by 'traumatic invalidation,' where their pain is often ignored.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What the Armenian Experience Teaches Us About Forced Displacement

Forced migration is increasingly recognized as a significant issue, with emotional and psychological realities being most intense at the local and personal levels.
Mental health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Power of a Paternal Blessing

A father's blessing holds universal significance for children transitioning to adulthood.
Paternal blessings empower young adults, essential for unconventional paths.
A father's disapproval doesn't diminish the value of his blessing.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Are We All Suffering From Moral Injury?

The controllers didn't just walk off the job; they were traumatized. Their equipment failed. It's written in the regulations that if they experience a traumatic event, they can take time off to go see a psychiatrist.
Mental health
Law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man who raped a teenage girl and told her 'a boy has got to do what a boy has got to do' has been jailed for seven years

A man was sentenced to seven years for raping a teenager who later experienced severe psychological trauma.
#child-abuse
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'I had to burn my children's Holy Communion photos because of the abuse that monster inflicted on them all'

A mother's anguish over her son's abuse reveals the heartbreaking reality of child neglect and the lasting psychological impact on families.
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'I had to burn my children's Holy Communion photos because of the abuse that monster inflicted on them all'

A mother's anguish over her son's abuse reveals the heartbreaking reality of child neglect and the lasting psychological impact on families.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

4 Rules of the Narcissistic Family

Narcissistic families are led by narcissistic parents, inhibiting emotional development.
Common rules in these families suppress healthy emotional expression.
Family dynamics demand members prioritize the parent's needs over their own.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

I'm Putting My Passport Away: Maybe You Should Too

Celebrating achievements boosts future motivation and long-term goal attainment.
Negative experiences are often stronger motivators than positive ones.
Cross-cultural resentment can negatively impact future travel motivations.
#vietnam-war
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We hid in the bathroom as bombs fell on Kyiv. Is this Trump's idea of peace?

Those who survive shelling often imitate the sounds of explosions when they talk about the experience. I instantly think of this when an early morning roll call of how are you? starts in the friends' group chat.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

'The Greatest Showman' Had Parental Death Secondary Losses

Secondary losses complicate children's grief after a parent's death.
Support reduces the impact of secondary losses on grieving children.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Real Costs of Trade Wars: Disappearing Hopes and Dreams

Market volatility profoundly affects personal identity, leading to emotional distress and cognitive impairment.
Constant financial monitoring can amplify feelings of anxiety and hopelessness.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Ukraine's deserters returning to the front DW 04/18/2025

Deserters in the Ukrainian army face legal challenges, with many returning to avoid prosecution, revealing deep personal struggles and systemic issues.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How We Can Harness AI and AGE to Navigate Aging

Aging occurs in spurts rather than gradually, impacting both physical and psychological well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Psychological Effects of Sudden Himalayan Floods

GLOFs cause significant psychological distress in Himalayan communities, prompting efforts to help mitigate their mental health impacts.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Orpington man stabbed mum of his child six times with tyre puncture repair tool

It's horrible knowing someone can have this effect on your life. He's ruined his own life as well as everybody else's.
Law
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Athletes Feel "Broken"

Authoritarian coaching methods lead to significant psychological harm and damaged relationships among athletes.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Indo Daily: Sleeping with the Catfish: Discovering the secret life of my partner of 10 years

Catfishing experiences provoke powerful emotional responses, highlighting the complex impact of deception on relationships.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Terror of Being Hunted by a Buzzing Drone

Drone warfare induces significant psychological trauma, including dread and paranoia, among soldiers.
Despite the horrors of warfare and injury, Ukrainian soldiers exhibit remarkable resilience by returning to combat.
#intergenerational-trauma
fromNature
4 months ago
Parenting

Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study

Intergenerational trauma from conflict in Syria may leave epigenetic marks on future generations' genes, suggesting a biological legacy of trauma.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience

Intergenerational trauma transmits unresolved family traumas and biological changes across generations, impacting emotional and psychological health.
Parenting
fromNature
4 months ago

Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study

Intergenerational trauma from conflict in Syria may leave epigenetic marks on future generations' genes, suggesting a biological legacy of trauma.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience

Intergenerational trauma transmits unresolved family traumas and biological changes across generations, impacting emotional and psychological health.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

When Fertility Struggles Shatter Your Sense of Self

"You think you're OK. Then it unravels. You're doing everything right. Trying. Hoping. Planning. Praying. And then it all slips through your hands."
Mental health
#trauma
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Meltdowns, nightmares and regressions: The L.A. fires are taking a traumatic toll on kids

Child fire victims face emotional challenges and developmental regressions after traumatic incidents, emphasizing the need for timely support services.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Supporting Children Through the Trauma of the CA Wildfires

Children respond to trauma in ways affecting their emotional and behavioral well-being.
Exposure to natural disasters can have lasting effects on children.
It is vital for adults to support children through trauma.
Post-traumatic growth can occur if children receive the right support.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Meltdowns, nightmares and regressions: The L.A. fires are taking a traumatic toll on kids

Child fire victims face emotional challenges and developmental regressions after traumatic incidents, emphasizing the need for timely support services.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Your blood runs cold': the anguish parents feel after a daycare worker commits a sexual offence against a child

A parent's trauma from a past daycare incident can intensify anxiety during drop-offs, questioning children's comfort and safety in care settings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Maternity Service by Emma Barnett review a tour of duty in early motherhood

"For many new mothers, the abrupt severance from their professional lives... can leave them flailing in a strange and destabilising limbo where it seems almost taboo to voice any feelings of dislocation."
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump dreams of a Maga empire but he's more likely to leave us a nuclear hellscape | Alexander Hurst

The War Game and Threads illustrate the horrific reality of nuclear warfare, showing its potential to devastate society and leave lasting psychological scars on survivors.
US politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Ukrainians Are Getting Brutally Honest About Living Life During The War

The war has severely impacted personal relationships and psychological well-being, especially among families divided by political conflict.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Hostage told family he would return to them only to find they had been killed

Eli Sharabi learned of his family's death immediately after his long captivity, highlighting the psychological impact of hostage situations.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Plane Crashes Trigger Mass Anxiety-And How to Cope

Media amplification amplifies fear, overshadowing reality through vivid imagery and repetitive reporting.
Fear of flying is linked to primal survival instincts causing significant anxiety.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Ryanair offer of 25,000 to girl (12) who was scalded on flight to Lourdes rejected by judge

Sienna Darcy suffered significant burns from a hot meal on a Ryanair flight, leading to a substantial damages claim.
fromMail Online
6 months ago

It's not just men! WOMEN can be 'mansplainers' too, scientists say

Unsolicited advice negatively impacts feelings of respect and power, regardless of whether it's from men or women.
Health
fromNewsNation
6 months ago

A desk job might be the reason you have bad sleep

Sedentary work habits and irregular schedules significantly increase insomnia risk among workers, highlighting the need for better job design to support healthy sleep.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Soft Skin

The film 'Soft Skin' powerfully captures the psychological toll on children in Gaza, showcasing the extreme measures mothers take to protect their children amid ongoing violence.
Black Lives Matter
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

How Psychologically Troubling Is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Ultimately, defining erectile dysfunction (ED) remains complex, intertwining personal experiences and scientific classifications. Clarity in definition and inquiry is crucial for understanding its true prevalence.
Health
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