Education & Prevention

Articles

• Veterinarians Are Killing Themselves. An Online Group Is There To Listen And Help
  Veterinarians have suicide rates of more than double that of the general population. 
• MDMA, Or Ecstasy, Shows Promise As A PTSD Treatment
  MDMA, the psychoactive ingredient in the club drug known as molly or ecstasy, is being tested in combination with therapy as a treatment for severe trauma.
  
• Mental Health Day Off? Company Culture is Changing.
  Some companies are starting to see the use of "sick days" for "mental health days" as legitimate.
• Panic Attacks: How To Help Someone Having an Attack Opens a New Window. 
  This in-depth guide explains how to help any of the six million Americans who have repeated panic attacks.
• To Prevent Pregnancy-Related Depression, At-Risk Women Advised To Get Counseling
   Opens a New Window. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of experts on patient care, recommend doctors refer new mothers to counseling because an estimated 1 in 7 pregnant women suffers from depression.
• Reach out: Ways to help a loved one at risk of suicide
  Things to do if you have a loved one who may be feeling suicidal
• Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims
  The number of girls harmed by dating violence as adolescents is increasing.  This article offers suggestions and tips to help prevent it
• From Gloom to Gratitude: 8 Skills to Cultivate Joy
  Skills to help you deal with some of the challenging times in life.
• ’No Visible Bruises’ Upends Stereotypes Of Abuse, Sheds Light On Domestic Violence
  Details domestic violence and understanding the realities of it.
• Not Just for Soldiers: Civilians with PTSD Struggle to Find Effective Therapy
  This article expands the definition (and treatment options) for people with PTSD.
• Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among People of Color
  Mental health challenges for African Americans.
• The Myth of Self-Control
  Psychologists say using willpower to achieve goals is overhyped. Here’s what actually works.