Psychological abuse

Saprea Partners With Paperdolls & Cowboy Boots Authors April Daniels and Carol Scott, Inspiring Hope and Healing for Those Impacted by Child Sexual Abuse

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水曜日, 5月 29, 2024
Partnership, Parent, Hope, Risk, Woman, Trauma, Life, LCSW, Personal narrative, Caregiver, Human, Psychological abuse, Value of life, Child, Paper doll, Survivor, Nursing

The co-authors of Paperdolls & Cowboy Boots , April Daniels and Carol Scott, have pledged 30% of the sales proceeds from their January 2024 revised book release to support Saprea's crucial work.

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  • The co-authors of Paperdolls & Cowboy Boots , April Daniels and Carol Scott, have pledged 30% of the sales proceeds from their January 2024 revised book release to support Saprea's crucial work.
  • Saprea, a Lehi, Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is committed to empowering survivors of child sexual abuse through healing, sharing stories, and advocating for prevention education to protect future generations.
  • Their shared story unequivocally reflects the critical necessity of seeking and receiving support following the trauma of child sexual abuse.
  • Since 2014, over 5,500 women have attended Saprea Retreats, where they connected with fellow survivors of child sexual abuse.

EVERFI from Blackbaud's Prescription Drug Safety Course Certified as Meeting Rigorous ESSA Evidence Standards

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
Education, Norm (mathematics), Effectiveness, Drug, ESSA, Psychological abuse, Certification, School, Plasma protein binding, Curriculum, Prescription, Mental health, Student, Knowledge, Ageing

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, today announced that its program, Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth, has been certified as meeting the evidence-based standards outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), aligning with Level III certification for "Promising Evidence." This certification demonstrates that usage of the course correlates with students' personal responsibility, perceived social norms, knowledge of safe prescription drug use, and potential future actions.

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  • This certification demonstrates that usage of the course correlates with students' personal responsibility, perceived social norms, knowledge of safe prescription drug use, and potential future actions.
  • The ESSA certification was awarded through LearnPlatform by Instructure, following an extensive review of the research study , "Promoting Prescription Drug Safety Skills in School: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Technology-Based Curriculum."
  • Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth is a free digital course that guides teachers and educates youth about the dangers associated with misusing prescription medications.
  • For more information or to sign up for the Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth course, visit https://everfi.com/courses/k-12/prescription-drug-safety-high-school/ .

4 Trends Showing Mental Health is a Continued Challenge for Americans

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
Loneliness, Mental Health Awareness Month, Happiness, Research, Insomnia, ADHD, Depression, Mental health, Psychological abuse, Mental, Telehealth, Patient, Failure, Child, Millennials, Consultant, Morning Consult, Anxiety, Nursing

Mental health challenges continue to affect Americans, with nearly 3 of 4 (73%) U.S. adults reporting struggles with mental health in 2023.

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  • Mental health challenges continue to affect Americans, with nearly 3 of 4 (73%) U.S. adults reporting struggles with mental health in 2023.
  • "Mental health remains a struggle for many Americans," said Dr. Daniel Fick, RedBox Rx 's chief medical officer.
  • In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, consider these mental health trends identified in the survey:
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  • Younger Generations are More Likely to Report Mental Health Struggles, Worsening Mental Health
    Gen Zers and Millennials are more likely to report having mental health struggles and more likely to say those struggles worsened in the past year.

Robert Galibert Makes a Drug-Free French Connection on Voices for Humanity

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土曜日, 5月 4, 2024
The French Connection, Psychological abuse, Scientology Network, Minor, Movement, Illegal drug trade

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring anti-drug activist Robert Galibert.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring anti-drug activist Robert Galibert.
  • VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.
  • More than fifty years after Marseille, France, was infamously depicted as a center of drug trafficking in the film The French Connection, the city is still grappling with a long-entrenched drug culture.
  • Robert Galibert, undaunted by the presence of powerful drug gangs, began a movement to educate the public on the true dangers of drugs.

Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Connection Between Gambling Disorder and Mental Wellness

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024
Addiction, HOPE, Gambling, Risk, Responsibility, Sport, DSM-IV codes, Computer, Parent, Depression, Life, Suicide, Habit, Mental health, James Gamble (industrialist), Child, Psychological abuse, Anxiety

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world acknowledges the importance of addressing mental health topics, new data from Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG) shows how gambling disorders can have wide-ranging impacts on those who gamble and the community around them.

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  • "There's a strong connection between a person's gambling activity and their mental health.
  • More than 1.8 million adult residents in Ohio can be categorized as at risk for problem gambling (low, moderate and Disordered Gambling).
  • Care providers aren't aware of the strong correlation between gaming, gambling, and mental illness," said Derek Longmeier, executive director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.
  • Anyone concerned about their gambling habits should call Ohio's Problem Gambling Helpline which connects individuals with local resources that are free and confidential.

The Jason Foundation and New Season Treatment Center Partner to Combat Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Issues

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
Education, Mortality, Hope, Risk, MAT, CDC, National Vital Statistics System, OUD, Partnership, Suicidal ideation, Patient, Mental health, Opioid, Substance abuse, Psychological abuse, JFI, Nursing

The Phoenix Division marks an exciting collaboration between New Season Treatment Center and The Jason Foundation.

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  • The Phoenix Division marks an exciting collaboration between New Season Treatment Center and The Jason Foundation.
  • New Season has been a pioneer in providing care for OUD since 1986, operating over 80 addiction treatment centers across 20 states nationwide.
  • In this partnership, Jason Foundation Community Resource Centers will be established in 35 New Season MAT Programs nationwide.
  • Jim Shaheen, CEO of New Season, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "By joining forces with The Jason Foundation, we can expand our reach and impact in combating substance use disorders and associated mental health issues.

The Jason Foundation, Inc. Announces New Substance Use Disorder Awareness Initiative

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
Education, Acadia Healthcare, CTC, Suds, Comprehensive, Partnership, Suicidal ideation, Chinese, Mental health, Substance abuse, Psychological abuse, Opioid, JFI, Nursing

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) today announced the formation of a new initiative to raise awareness and provide information, tools, and resources to address substance use disorders (SUDs)/opioid use disorders (OUDs) and co-occurring mental health concerns that can lead to suicidal ideation.

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  • The initiative, the Phoenix Division, represents an affiliation between Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) Division and JFI.
  • The CTCs within the Acadia network provide medication-assisted treatment and personalized therapeutic interventions for adults who are struggling with addictions to opioids.
  • In communities throughout the United States, CTCs are playing a key role in the effort to end our nation's ongoing opioid epidemic.
  • You can find more information regarding the partnership on The Jason Foundation's website, https://jasonfoundation.com/phoenix-division/ .

Embracing Healing: A Personal Journey to Nurturing the Inner Child

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
Child, Survivor, Trauma, Fibromyalgia, Condition, Grief, Woman, Life, Psychological abuse

PHOENIX, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's never too late to mark a significant milestone in the realm of personal growth and emotional healing, a belief author Shaynicorn shares in her new book, "Worthy 2.0: A Journey of Finding HER (A Black Sheep Manifesto)," a personal philosophy looking into the life of someone who endured abuse and offers four steps to help heal the inner child.

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  • "I wrote my book for healing but, most importantly, to help other survivors," Shaynicorn said.
  • A victim of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, Shaynicorn is disabled and was ashamed, but not anymore.
  • "This book is a journey through all my old journals from when I was a child, two and half decades of writing to the path of healing," Shaynicorn said.
  • She nurtures the validation and a friendly reminder that healing is possible, specifically for young women today.

U.S. Center for SafeSport Releases Summer Safety Checklist

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
Olympics, Parenting, General Sports, Sports, Children, Family, Training, Consumer, Education, Volunteering, Risk, International Paralympic Committee, Sport, Love, Parent, Minor, Psychological abuse, Athlete, Child, Toy

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released a Summer Safety Checklist outlining important questions parents and guardians can ask to support children’s safety and reduce the risk of abuse.

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  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released a Summer Safety Checklist outlining important questions parents and guardians can ask to support children’s safety and reduce the risk of abuse.
  • “Summer is a time for kids to be active, play freely, and participate in the sports they love,” Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport said.
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    In addition to the SafeSport Summer Safety Checklist, the Center offers numerous educational resources to prevent , recognize, and respond to abuse and misconduct in and around sport and other active settings.
  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport is the nation’s only independent organization dedicated to ending sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sport.

Truth Initiative Partners with Pennsylvania's Office of Attorney General to Provide Prescription Drug Safety Course, Powered by EVERFI from Blackbaud

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024
Education, Naloxone, Drug, Fentanyl, Psychological abuse, Drug overdose, Truth Initiative, Teaching, CDC, School, American Medical Association, Commonwealth, Plasma protein binding, National Association, Adolescence, Counterfeit, Curriculum, Nicotine, Mental health, NASN, Electronic cigarette, Student, Organization, Knowledge, Nursing

WASHINGTON and CHARLESTON, S.C., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative, the organization behind truth®, the nationally recognized, proven-effective youth tobacco and opioid prevention public education campaigns, and EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, are teaming up once again to deliver Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth. The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is supporting this important resource through its Community Drug Abuse Prevention (CDAP) grant program (made possible by the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund) to deliver the innovative digital course to students in grades 8-12 across the Commonwealth. The course educates students about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs, including fentanyl, exploring the impact misuse can have on their physical and mental health, relationships, communities — and their futures.

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  • Truth Initiative and EVERFI will work with educators, administrators, and district-level officials to implement the program in line with local context and relevant themes.
  • Originally released in 2017, Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth guides students through real-world scenarios delivered in Truth Initiative's authentic peer-to-peer voice.
  • A recent independent study found that EVERFI's Prescription Drug Safety course has a positive and lasting impact on students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding safe prescription drug use.
  • Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth is the latest collaboration between Truth Initiative and EVERFI and is available to schools at no cost.