By Luis Gay Research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London (IoPPN) found clinical evidence of the relationship between mental health effects and human trafficking. In a patient population from South London, the most common effects included post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. 10% Off Any Order at Dermaflage. Use the coupon code: super10 The participants were in contact with secondary mental health services at the

By: Luis Gay When you give a college student a marker, a blank piece of paper, and an opportunity to express what is going on in their lives, the results may be solemn: "Drug addiction runs in my family and tore it apart. I never felt like I was good enough and hated myself." "I have struggled with depression and anxiety since middle school. My mother doesn't believe depression is a disorder. She thinks if I work hard enough and if I was positive enough, it would go away." Th

By: Kristine Alarcon Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. Throughout the US, nearly 360,000 mentally ill people are incarcerated instead of being admitted into psychiatric hospitals. Tazewell County in Washington, Illinois is on its way to develop a program that could aid non-violent defendants with mental health issues. It will include improvements for monitoring and treatment services. The aim of the program would be to treat those who require treatment rather than arrest them. How

By: Diane Champe, Founder/President of the E Diane Champe Institute Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. Child abuse has not always been considered a crime. Historically, it was thought of as a “family issue.” During the last 50 years, pressure has been put on Congress to do something about the large numbers of children being maltreated and to provide funding for family support; however, it has become primarily a legal issue instead of focusing on the total problem. This means that a

By: Kristine Alarcon Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans a decade ago reaping havoc on communities, hospitals, schools, businesses, and homes. Though the city of New Orleans is recovering, Katrina still traumatizes some of the residents, especially the younger population. Kendall Hooker was in fifth grade at the time the hurricane hit. Kendall and his grandfather quickly evacuated and he was separated from his siblings. It turns out that they

By: Luis Gay Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. Cake is usually present during the most joyous days of our lives such as birthdays, weddings, and parties. This is why Depressed Cake Shops have been so successful in their mission to raise money and awareness for mental health issues worldwide. Valerie Van Galder, a mental health advocate who has been with the project since 2013, says that the project starts conversation. Cake is usually associated with celebration, but is also assoc

By: Kristine Alarcon Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R., Pa.) is taking the initiative to change the mental healthcare system as it often disregards those who have serious mental health conditions and addictions. It can be underfunded and there is limited access to treatment in places such as prisons. As a trained clinical psychologist, Murphy knows about the challenges that come with mental illness. He has even alluded to some of those challenges during hi

By: Kristine Alarcon Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. Life as a teenager is often hard in its own way. Some may have difficulties finding themselves or establishing their identities, while others are trying to find their one true love. They worry about these issues while trying to maintain their studies and social life. There are some teenagers who must battle the monstrous ailment called cancer, making their adolescent life even more difficult. The monster could even haunt them

By: Kristine Alarcon Edited by: Juliana Zhu, Esq. Childhood cancer is often difficult to face, not only for the child but also for the parents. Though it is a blessing when the child conquers and survives the disease, cancer may still be a ghost and haunt the child. Children have a high risk of “late effects” after cancer. Even though radiation and chemotherapy drugs are the treatment of choice for cancer, they can be very harmful. They are effective at killing the cancerous