There is a strong connection between traumatic stress and substance abuse that has implications for children and families.
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As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness.
Wherever primary providers encounter children and families, there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
After a period of extreme heat, most families will recover and be able to return to their normal routines rather quickly. Most children will demonstrate resilience after a heat wave.
A windstorm is a storm with high winds or violent gusts that are strong enough to cause at least some damage to trees and buildings. Dangerous wind gusts are very difficult to predict and can occur without warning.
The BORRTI is a widely used measure designed to evaluate individuals for personality and thought disorders.
The BDI-II is a widely used 21-item self-report inventory measuring the severity of depression in adolescents and adults. The BDI-II was revised in 1996 to be more consistent with DSMIV criteria for depression.
The 38-item Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI) was developed to assess children who have been sexually abused or are suspected of having been sexually abused. The measure is designed to be completed by a female caregiver.
The primary mission of schools is to support students in educational achievement. To reach this goal, children must feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Children exposed to violence and trauma may not feel safe or ready to learn.