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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.
Boston food
fromIndependent
3 hours ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say

Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse demand justice for those who enabled his behavior and call for a public inquiry into his actions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s don't handle hardship better than everyone else because they are stronger - they handle it better because they were never offered the alternative, and a person who was never offered the alternative develops a relationship with difficulty that people who were offered it spend their whole lives trying to build in a gym - Silicon Canals

Struggling is a norm for my generation because we never knew life could be comfortable.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Grief, Storytelling, and Identity

The concept album is a response to the brutal murder of Breedlove's father and stepmother at the hands of his stepbrother. The frame—the first song and the last—of the album is about the murders and their aftermath. But this is not a true crime record.
Music production
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

It's not normal to see your abuser's face every day,' Epstein survivor says

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
US news
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

EMDR in a World HyperFocused on Healing

EMDR is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps reorganize fragmented experiences, leading to significant reductions in trauma symptoms.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromQueerty
6 days ago
Television

WATCH: Dad attempts to sue his traumatized gay son for quitting conversion therapy - Queerty

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Law

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Television
fromQueerty
6 days ago

WATCH: Dad attempts to sue his traumatized gay son for quitting conversion therapy - Queerty

A father is suing his son for $6,000 after the son came out as gay and attended conversion therapy.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Woman told sister she was 'planning to kill her'

Nancy Pexton is accused of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward, with evidence of prior threats and jealousy between them.
#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
#melania-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Survivors of Epstein's abuse accuse Melania Trump of shifting burden' onto victims

Melania Trump faces backlash from Epstein survivors for shifting responsibility after her statement calling for public hearings with victims.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Epstein Survivor Accuses Melania Trump of Victim-Blaming With Surprise Address: Puts All of Us on Our Heels'

Melania Trump's remarks on Epstein have been criticized for victim-blaming and shifting the burden onto survivors.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Survivors of Epstein's abuse accuse Melania Trump of shifting burden' onto victims

Melania Trump faces backlash from Epstein survivors for shifting responsibility after her statement calling for public hearings with victims.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Epstein Survivor Accuses Melania Trump of Victim-Blaming With Surprise Address: Puts All of Us on Our Heels'

Melania Trump's remarks on Epstein have been criticized for victim-blaming and shifting the burden onto survivors.
#missing-person
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Amy Hillyard's husband details her mental health struggles in new interview

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, disappeared while managing mental health issues, leaving no clues behind on March 25.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
Cancer
fromFast Company
6 days ago

If you want to get something done, hire a cancer patient

Cancer patients can and do work during treatment, challenging the stereotype that they are too fragile to maintain employment.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Drama of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Faith is a significant part of treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as humility. Just continuing to live is a struggle for many diagnosed with OCD.
Psychology
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#domestic-abuse
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims

Rep. James Comer plans to hold hearings for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, following Melania Trump's call for public testimony.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why the Narcissistic Relationship Crash Is Often Delayed

Narcissists can initially charm partners, but relationship satisfaction declines over time due to narcissistic rivalry.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
#stalking
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Identity Loss Shapes Behavior Long Before Crime Emerges

Carlos described his return home as a journey filled with memories of familiar neighborhoods and voices, yet he felt a quiet distance from them. Years spent in Tampa reshaped his identity, altering how he spoke and related to others. He recognized everything around him but felt a disconnection, as if the bond between his place and self had loosened over time.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Two Thoughts That Quietly Ruin Adult Children's Lives

Struggling adult children often face analysis paralysis due to the fear of uncertainty, hindering their progress and confidence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Hidden Impact of Ghosting Your Therapist

Ghosting is the act of withdrawing from communication without explanation, affecting various relationships including therapy.
#domestic-violence
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Time-Outs Work, if We Can Learn to Do Them Right

Well-implemented time-outs lead to positive outcomes and healthier relationships in adults who experienced them as children.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the adults most likely to end up in therapy aren't the ones who had dramatic or obviously painful childhoods - they're the ones who grew up in households where everything was technically fine, nobody was cruel, and something essential was quietly missing in a way that took decades to find the words for - Silicon Canals

Emotional neglect in seemingly fine childhoods can have profound effects, leaving individuals feeling their inner world doesn't matter.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
#therapy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Therapy Explains Before It Understands

Therapists may misinterpret clients' experiences by relying on familiar frameworks, potentially overlooking genuine feelings and differences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Therapy Explains Before It Understands

Therapists may misinterpret clients' experiences by relying on familiar frameworks, potentially overlooking genuine feelings and differences.
#trauma
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Lie Trauma Tells: 'No One Understands You'

Terminal uniqueness can hinder trauma survivors from seeking support, making connection with empathetic individuals essential for healing.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I was threatened with rape after locksmith scam'

A woman was scammed by a rogue locksmith who inflated charges from £49 to £1,293 and subsequently threatened her with sexual violence via text message.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Disclosing Abuse: How to Choose the Right Person to Tell

Many childhood abuse victims remain silent due to fear of judgment and disbelief, but choosing the right person to confide in can provide support.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

Noel Farrell received a 20-year jail sentence for sexually abusing five children and imprisoning them without food, forcing them to drink urine over decades.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kerry charity worker savagely beaten says he 'still feels unsafe' as his attacker pleads for forgiveness

A 24-year-old man pleaded for forgiveness after savagely beating a charity worker who helps elderly people on St Stephen's Day in an unprovoked attack.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Provoking & Recording in Domestic Abuse: Gaslighting in Action

He would back her into a corner and verbally abuse her for hours. And sometimes Sandra responded in ways that she now regrets-shouting at Gary, throwing things, and slamming doors in frustration. She separated from him to protect herself and the children from Gary's outbursts and coercive control. She was shocked when Gary filed for a protective order, claiming that she had abused him.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: In all the uproar over Epstein, remember the victims

Released Epstein files remain poorly organized and difficult to navigate, hindering public understanding of the full scope of the sex trafficking conspiracy despite millions of pages being available.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Language Matters When Talking About Child Sexual Abuse

Words such as 'relationship,' 'affair,' 'involvement,' or 'seeing each other' imply mutuality and consent. In the context of child sexual abuse, these implications are false. A child cannot legally or developmentally consent to sexual activity with an adult. Describing abuse using relational language risks distorting the inherent power imbalance and shifting perceived responsibility away from the adult perpetrator.
Psychology
#coercive-control
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Murder accused 'traumatised' by deaf woman's death

A 36-year-old man denies murdering a deaf woman by punching her in the neck after she was ejected from a car, claiming he only pushed her to prevent her re-entry.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Victims of Sex Crimes Are Often Blamed

Victim-blaming stems from just-world bias and desire to protect perpetrators' images, causing silencing, stigma, and distress; compassionate listening reduces blame.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Explaining Covert Narcissistic Abuse When They Can't Relate

Explaining covert narcissistic abuse to someone who has never experienced it can be especially difficult, even if they mean well and are trying to help. Much of what is available online oversimplifies covert narcissism or groups behavioral patterns of both overt and covert narcissism into a single concept. Covert narcissism shows up distinctly from the loud and brash behavior most people associate with narcissists. Its patterns are often subtle and can be mistaken for shyness or humility.
Psychology
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sexual Abuse in Intimate Relationships: Beyond Coercion

Intimate partner sexual abuse commonly uses coercion, entitlement, painful acts, humiliation, and strangulation, eroding victims' safety, self-worth, and well-being.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
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