Mental Health Content Topic Results
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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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January 2013
Six Ways to Ground Yourself When You’re Feeling Anxious
This document provides steps to help reduce anxiety.
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- General Material
October 2012
Helping Children Recover from Exposure to Trauma: Resources for Child Care Providers and Parents
Publisher(s):Child Care State Systems Specialist Network, Office of Child Care (OCC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
This is a document provides information on helping children recover from trauma. It provides links to resources and training modules for early childhood educators.
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September 2012
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers
Publisher(s):Natural disasters such as tornados, or man-made tragedies such as bombings, can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur. This guide is for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
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July 2012
Intimate partner violence and Hurricane Katrina: Predictors and associated mental health outcomes
This study sought to establish the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization in the six months before and after Hurricane Katrina. Reports of IPV were associated with greater risk of post-Katrina depression and posttraumatic stress disorder.
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June 2012
VA Military Sexual Trauma Brochure
Publisher(s):This brochure provides basic information related to military sexual trauma and eligibility to apply for benefits. Available in English and Spanish.
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May 2012
Promoting Recovery and Resilience for Children and Youth Involved in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems
Publisher(s): This document reports on the SAMSHA initiatives to promote appropriate care for young people involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems who have experience trauma.
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April 2012
Rape, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military: The Quick Facts
Publisher(s):This 2-page fact sheet includes information about the incidence of MST, its emotional and financial costs, and other valuable information highlighting the devastating effects of this problem.
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March 2012
New Studies Link the Mental Health Effects of Trauma with Poorer HIV Treatment Access and Outcomes for Women
Publisher(s):This page highlights research on the link between past and recent abuse with poorer HIV treatment access and outcomes for women.
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- NRCDV Publications
February 2012
How can I best respond to victims of domestic violence whose partners struggle with combat-related PTSD or TBI?
Publisher(s): PTSD and TBI are not new issues to domestic violence advocates. NRCDV's March 2012 TA Question of the Month examines the implications to the domestic violence field of PTSD and TBI among veterans who return home to their partners and families.
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February 2012
Locating Mental Health & Substance Abuse Supports for Survivors: A Reference Sheet for Domestic Violence Advocates
Publisher(s):This document contains resources that you can use to locate additional supports for survivors who are experiencing mental health or substance abuse conditions.
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January 2012
Making Empathy Books
Publisher(s):Empathy books are great tools for helping children process big feelings and situations. In this video you will learn what they are and how to make them.
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January 2012
Working with Victims with Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence Shelters
Publisher(s):Domestic violence victims who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may need help coping with the high levels of stress and stimulation that can be part of communal living. Because TBI affects different people differently, shelter residents will have different needs. Screening for TBI during shelter intake will help advocates identify ways to make the shelter more accessible and user-friendly.