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The Psychological Impact Of Gulf Coast Oil Spill If you're worried about the BP oil spill, you're not alone. But for individuals living in the effected areas the outlook is even bleaker as fears extend from environmental damage to the destruction of home and livelihood. Continue reading The Psychological Impact Of Gulf Coast Oil Spill
The Truth About Domestic Violence: It's Not A Matter of Losing Control Domestic violence researchers suggest that partner abuse is often calculated. Continue reading The Truth About Domestic Violence: It's Not A Matter of Losing Control
Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood Witness violence between parents before the age of 18 has been found to have great effects on adult mental health including increased risk of depression, alcoholism and spousal and child abuse. Continue reading Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood
Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents Chronic exposure to psychological stressors including family problems, abuse, poor housing and exposure to violence may damage the organs of children and adolescents, report Cornell University researchers. Using blood pressure measurements and urine sample... Continue reading Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents
Children Who Witness Violence at Home More Likely To Bully A study by researchers at the University of Washington and Indiana University published in Pediatrics shows that children who have witnessed violence in the home are more likely to be bullies. Continue reading Children Who Witness Violence at Home More Likely To Bully |
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