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The Psychological Impact Of Gulf Coast Oil Spill
June 18, 2010 03:24 AM
Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff

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.

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The Truth About Domestic Violence: It's Not A Matter of Losing Control
October 18, 2009 08:20 PM
Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff

Domestic violence researchers suggest that partner abuse is often calculated.

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Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood
May 29, 2009 09:04 PM
Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff

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.

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Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents
April 24, 2007 09:59 AM
Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff

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...

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Children Who Witness Violence at Home More Likely To Bully
September 13, 2006 01:01 PM
Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff

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.

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