Accessed online Feburary 2019 | Website providing information about PTSD including: What is it? | How do I know? Signs and Symptoms | What can be done? Getting help | Where to from here?
Un cuento para explicarles a los más chicos lo que está pasando.
Escrito por Lic. Guadalupe del Canto,
Psicológa perinatal y especialista en desafíos reproductivos.
Geflüchtete Menschen, die bei uns Schutz suchen, haben häufig Bürgerkrieg, Verfolgung und Gewalt erlebt, ein Teil von ihnen leidet an psychisch reaktiven Traumafolgestörungen, die im Asylverfahren oftmals nur unzureichend bemerkt werden, was ihr...e Chancen einschränkt, einen sicheren Aufenthalt zu erhalten.
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Practical Guide on Trauma-Informed Approaches
Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of
anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for
several minutes? Maybe your heart pounds,
you sweat, and you feel like you can’t
breathe or think. Do these attacks occur at
unpredictable times with no obvious trigger,
causing you to worry about the possibi...lity of
having another one at any time?
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Zhou et al. Int J Ment Health Syst (2019) 13:10 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-019-0263-1
The CSMH compiled a list of assessment measures that are in the public domain (free of charge) and available online for clinicians. Below are the recommended measures can be used in school mental health programs to help assess symptoms of clinical d...isorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, ADHD) an in some cases are useful for tracking student progress and outcomes over time.
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Children and youth can face emotional strains after a traumatic event such as a car crash or violence. Disasters also may leave them with long-lasting harmful effects. When children experience a trauma, watch it on TV, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious. You...ng people react to trauma differently than adults. Some may react right away; others may show signs that they are having a difficult time much later. As such, adults do not always know when a child needs help coping. This tip sheet will help parents, caregivers, and teachers learn some common reactions, respond in a helpful way, and know when to seek support.
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Capítulo G.1
Manual de Salud Mental Infantil y Adolescente de la IACAPAP
Accessed: 14.03.2019
Occasional anxiety is a normal part
of life. You might worry about things
like health, money, or family
problems. But people with
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
feel extremely worried or feel
nervous about these and other
things—even when there is little or
no reason to worry about the...m.
People with GAD find it difficult to
control their anxiety and stay
focused on daily tasks.
The good news is that GAD is
treatable. Call your doctor to talk
about your symptoms so that you
can feel better.
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The SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) promotes the development of integrated primary and behavioral health services to better address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance use conditions, whether seen in s...pecialty behavioral health or primary care provider settings. CIHS is funded jointly by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and run by the National Council for Behavioral Health.
Despite the high prevalence of mental health and substance use problems, too many Americans go without treatment — in part because their disorders go undiagnosed. Regular screenings in primary care and other healthcare settings enables earlier identification of mental health and substance use disorders, which translates into earlier care. Screenings should be provided to people of all ages, even the young and the elderly
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A Practical Guide for Mental Health Service Providers
This kit, “Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative,” is designed to support the activities of those who plan to mount a statewide, regional, or local effort to address and counter stigma and discrimination. It is intended for use by local menta...l health advocates, consumers of mental health services and their family members, community leaders, and other organizations and individuals who have dedicated themselves to eliminating the barriers of stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental illnesses.
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