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Watching war unfold is distressing — here’s how to protect your mental health
by Malaka Gharib November 24, 2023Enlarge this image Palestinians evacuate the area following an Israeli airstrike on the Sousi mosque in Gaza City on October 9, 2023.…
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Teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth plagued by violence and trauma, survey says
by Rhitu Chatterjee February 14, 2023Enlarge this image Almost 60% of teen girls in the U.S. had depressive symptoms in the past year, according to new survey…
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A Trauma Surgeon Who Survived Gun Violence Is Taking On The NRA
by Terry Gross November 28, 2018Enlarge this image Protesters gather beneath a banner featuring Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association, during a rally outside the…
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How Doctors And Nurses Cope With The Human Toll Of Gun Violence
by Mara Gordon November 14, 2018Enlarge this image Clinicians and first responders who care for victims of gun violence can suffer what’s called vicarious trauma. Image Source/Getty…
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How Trauma Affects Memory: Scientists Weigh In On The Kavanaugh Hearing
by Rhitu Chatterjee September 28, 2018Enlarge this image Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in ahead of testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Win McNamee/Getty Images…
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California Wildfires Reignite Old Trauma For Survivors Of Last Year’s Blazes
by Kat Snow August 5, 2018Enlarge this image Northern California’s River Fire tore through a canyon near the town of Lakeport early last week, filling orange-tinged skies…
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The Other Victims: First Responders To Violent Disasters Often Suffer Alone
by Heidi de Marco July 4, 2018Enlarge this image Some firefighters, paramedics and police officers say the tragedies they respond to haunt them, leading to depression, job burnout,…