Describes 10 key concepts for providing competent and effective services to military families.
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Highlights findings and recommendations from the convening of an Institute of Medicine expert committee charged with identifying key steps to ensure evidence-based care is provided to individuals receiving both mental health and substance use serv
Outlines the major issues associated with the assessment of trauma in children and adolescents.
Includes information from providers and members of different Native Nations on how experiencing loss, especially the loss of elders, has impacted traditional ways of parenting in their communities.
There are a wide variety of counseling and mental health interventions available to families affected by intimate partner violence (IPV).
Child sexual abuse is any interaction between a child and an adult (or another child) in which the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer. Sexual abuse can include both touching and non-touching behaviors.
Whether living in urban, suburban, or rural settings, individuals face the reality of economic downturns.
Children of military and veteran families experience unique challenges related to military life and culture.
Trauma intersects in many different ways with culture, history, race, gender, location, and language. Trauma-informed systems acknowledge the compounding impact of structural inequity and are responsive to the unique needs of diverse communities.
Many refugees, especially children, have experienced trauma related to war or persecution that may affect their mental and physical health long after the events have occurred.