Compassion Fatigue: When Helping Hurts
Charles R. Figley, founder of Figley Institute of Tallahassee, recently presented an informative talk entitled “When Helping Hurts” at a conference. The focus of the talk surrounded compassion fatigue, in…
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Fighting Depression: Prevention and recovery’s religious link
Former president of the American Psychological Association, Martin Seligman, Ph.D., regarding faith and depression stated “religion and spirituality might decrease depression…by fostering positive behaviors and lessening the impact of negative…
ReadATS: Violence Contributes to Asthma in Kids
Recently a study was published by Rosalind J. Wright M.D. and associates from Harvard School of Public Health. The study concluded that children exposed to violence, whether in the community…
ReadAPA: Gamblers Ease Anger by Wagering
Could anger be linked with gambling? One study suggests that there is a link. Stefan Brennan, M.D., of Toronto’s Center for Addiction, recently relayed preliminary findings regarding a study done…
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