survivors

Emotional toll for some survivors of oil rig blast

Emotional toll for some survivors of oil rig blast
Although the environmental toll has dominated headlines, survivors say they suffer a more personal, and private, burden.
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Emotional toll for survivors of BP oil rig blast

Emotional toll for survivors of BP oil rig blast
Numerous workers and family say they suffer from post traumatic stress disorder
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AHRQ: 12M people with mental health, substance abuse problems visited emergency department in 2007
Nearly 12 million visits made to U.S. hospital emergency departments in… Continue reading

More Rohingya survivors tell of Thai abuse – 4 Feb 09

Another group of 200 Rohingya have been rescued off the coast of Sumatra. They tell of mis-treatment at the hands of the Thai military, with 22 dying on board their boat which was set adrift for three weeks without food or supplies. Many are now receiving medical treatment for severe… Continue reading

Cancer Survivor’s Story of Patient Empowerment on Today Show

www.cancercenter.com youtube: Cancer Survivor’s Story of Patient Empowerment on Today Show Hear from Lynette Bisconti breast cancer survivor, patient advocate and president of Gateway for Cancer Research during her guest appearance on Today, hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. Lynette discusses the important role of patient advocacy and… Continue reading

Group therapy for teenage sexual abuse survivors?

Question by Liz Cc: Group therapy for teenage sexual abuse survivors?
What kind of discussions/activities are planned for group sessions? Can they be mixed gender, or are there specific boys/girls only groups? Any info appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by Dr Freddy
The one,s I run are all different but… Continue reading

Have you seen any statistics on morbid obesity in adult survivors of child abuse?

Question by auntb93: Have you seen any statistics on morbid obesity in adult survivors of child abuse?
My own impression is a very high correllation, although I wouldn’t presume to speculate on the exact psychological mechanism. I’m thinking of women, but for all I know it’s true of men… Continue reading