Health

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  Free Smiles in Canada

  Dentist starts nonprofit to honor the brother who taught her how to make a difference | Dr. Tina Meisami remembers one of her patients, a woman who was so badly be... read more

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  How Trauma Rewires the Brain

  Survivors of abuse can be prone to extreme ‘flight or fight’ responses | Our brains are mysterious and complex organs, made up of billions of neurons. They control ... read more

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  When Survivors Self-Injure to Cope

  How to put an end to the practice commonly known as cutting | You’ve probably heard of a practice called cutting. But you may think it’s something teenage girls eng... read more

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  Domestic Violence Survivors at Higher Risk for Suicide

  Watch for these warning signs | Multiple studies have found that domestic violence survivors have higher-than-average rates of suicidal thoughts, with as many as 23... read more

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  How Strangulation Affects the Brain

  Six things to know about healing after a traumatic brain injury | Most people would associate traumatic brain injury (TBI) with violent accidents, strokes or even conc... read more

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  Strangulation Can Leave Long-Lasting Injuries

  One of the most lethal abuser tactics explained | The power of controlling a victim’s next breath makes strangulation a frequent tactic for abusers. It can t... read more

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  Using Drugs and Alcohol to Cope with Abuse

  Substance abuse can increase a survivor’s risk in a number of ways | It’s not uncommon for some survivors of domestic abuse to use alcohol, illicit drugs or prescri... read more

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  Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop?

  They are common among survivors, and they can be managed | You have questions. Lots of them. About surviving, escaping and identifying domestic violence, about finding... read more

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  Solutions for SAD

  Recognizing and treating seasonal affective disorder | After the holidays end, things may no longer seem merry and bright. Without the hustle and bustle of the holi... read more

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  10 Things to Know About IPV and HIV

  Violence shares an unfortunate link with an HIV diagnosis | It’s long been agreed upon that violence against women is a global epidemic, with some research estimati... read more

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  When Pregnancy Triggers Violence

  Facts to know about the danger of abuse during pregnancy | Mamas-to-be average about 12 to 13 prenatal visits from the time they find out they’re expecting to when ... read more

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  The Signs of Depression

  Do you notice any of these symptoms in yourself? | Depression isn’t just feeling down every once in a while—it’s a serious mood disorder that can lead to a variety ... read more

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  Are You Experiencing These Symptoms of PTSD?

  How therapeutic massage could help you recover | Enduring any length of abuse—whether physical or psychological—is a form of trauma. Some domestic violence survivors ... read more