There are many factors that may contribute to learning disabilities, including declining mental health. If you or a loved one is struggling in school, mental health may have something to do with it. In fact, there is a proven link between PTSD and learning disabilities. Understanding the connection between trauma and education is crucial to…
Traumatic events can impact anyone. However, teens don’t always have the coping mechanisms needed to process trauma in a healthy way. They often develop other methods of dealing with stress in their daily lives that could result in substance abuse, self-harming behavior, and even suicidal ideation. Because of these dangers, it’s essential that adults identify…
By Meg Newman, LMFT I have been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2002. At that time, I did my traineeship at Kaiser Permanente in the Chemical Dependency IOP working with adolescents and their families and separately with adults affected by chemical dependency. I stayed in the field of substance abuse treatment both with…