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Why Domestic Violence Is a Public Health Crisis

WEBNationally, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services can declare a public health emergency, which typically lasts 90 days. Likewise, the …

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Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats

WEBFind a domestic violence advocate who can help near you. Make finding domestic violence help easier. Info on 3,000 shelters, agencies, hotlines. Physical abuse, emotional abuse, …

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How Trauma Rewires the Brain

WEBHow Trauma Rewires the Brain. Our brains are mysterious and complex organs, made up of billions of neurons. They control virtually everything we do, from …

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Domestic Violence Survivors at Higher Risk for Suicide

WEBShare. Multiple studies have found that domestic violence survivors have higher-than-average rates of suicidal thoughts, with as many as 23 percent of survivors …

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How Domestic Violence Can Injure the Brain

WEBPhysical violence, stress, and mental health issues can take a toll on brain health. By DomesticShelters.org; Dec 19, 2016; Print Article. Share. The 2015 movie …

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A Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

WEBA Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. One possible side effect of living through trauma is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This mental health condition …

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How Strangulation Affects the Brain

WEBStrangulation and TBI. During a strangulation assault, the pressure applied to the neck impedes oxygen transport by preventing blood flow to and from the brain. The …

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Ask Amanda: My Husband is Hoarding the Health Insurance

WEBTamara, let’s also address the fact that your husband withholding health insurance coverage is an abuse tactic. He’s using this as a way to exert power and …

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When Survivors Self-Injure to Cope

WEBThe National Center for PTSD says other reasons individuals might engage in self-harm can be: To distract themselves from emotional pain by causing physical …

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Does Childhood Trauma Cause Health Problems in Adults

WEBBut it turns out there are physical effects that can result from childhood trauma as well. Adults who experienced damaging childhoods are more likely to have …

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Strangulation Can Leave Long-Lasting Injuries

WEBDuring a strangulation assault, the pressure applied to the neck impedes oxygen by preventing blood flow to and from the brain. The trachea can also be …

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When Alzheimer's Disease Takes a Violent Turn

WEBCNN Health reported in 2011 that 5 to 10 percent of Alzheimer’s patients exhibit violent behavior at some point. Whether classified as aggressive or violent, this behavior might look like profanity-laden outbursts, kicking, biting, spitting or slapping. In other words, it looks a lot like abuse. Amy Berman, registered nurse and expert in

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You Ask, We Answer: Domestic Violence FAQs

WEBTo find a complete list of domestic violence programs in your area, enter your ZIP code in our Find Help search tool. The National Domestic Violence Hotline also …

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Homelessness and Domestic Violence

WEB“A Comparison of the Health and Mental Status of Homeless Mothers in Worcester, Mass: 1993-2003.” American Journal of Public Health. 96(8):1444-1448. …

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Florida Domestic Violence Help, Programs and Statistics

WEBFlorida Domestic Violence Help, Programs and Statistics. There are 61 organizations in Florida that provide domestic violence services at some level. A total of 58 organizations …

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10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence Locally

WEBIntimidating you physically, especially with weapons. 2. Don’t ignore it. Police officers hear the same thing from witnesses again and again— I heard/saw/perceived …

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Fragmented Memories: How Trauma Can Cause Memory Loss

WEBPhysical: Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Erase Memories. Regardless of which response your sympathetic nervous system goes with, your brain’s ability to hold …

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Profile of an Abuser

WEBThis mental health disorder, once again, doesn’t cause abuse, but its traits can certainly perpetuate abusive choices. Borderline personality disorder is defined by …

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Stages of Recovery After Trauma

WEBPhase Two: Remembrance and Mourning. This is when survivors may begin to process the trauma, assigning words and emotions to it to help make meaning of it. …

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A Guide to Domestic Violence and Disabilities

WEBOffice of Minority Health Resource Center: 800-444-6472. The OMH offers minority health literature, research and referrals. Disabled American Vets: 877-426 …

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Abuse Cannot Be Blamed on Alcoholism or Mental Illness

WEBMany domestic abusers want to blame their behavior on something they cannot control, such as a mental illness, substance abuse or a family history of violence. …

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