Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib
Have you ever wondered how our past experiences might affect our mental health? Scientists are exploring the role of shame in connecting traumatic events to psychosis. A study using a special kind of analysis called Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Modeling (MASEM) looked into this. You might know
In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d
Trauma-Informed Care, or TIC, is a big deal in pediatric nursing. Kids are especially vulnerable to trauma, so nurses need to be extra careful and skilled. This study decided to ask undergraduate nursing students in Egypt about their take on TIC. It's a way to see if they're learning what they need
Imagine getting into a minor car accident and walking away with a bruised chest. You might think rest is the best medicine, but what if exercise could help? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They did a big study across many hospitals to see if starting certain exercises right after a chest
Ever wondered how boxing affects the brain? Scientists at Atatürk University decided to find out. They tested both amateur boxers and healthy guys around the same age. The boxers had been at it for about 7 years, while the others hadn't done any fighting sports. The researchers used a special test
India sadly has a staggering 14 million survivors of human trafficking, many of whom are forced into sexual exploitation. This crime not only robs them of their basic rights but also leaves deep psychological wounds. Yet, there's a lack of reliable treatment options for these survivors. One promisin
Nurses working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) face a unique set of challenges, including dealing with life-threatening situations and the emotional pain of patients and their families. This constant exposure can lead to secondary traumatic stress, a psychological risk factor that can take a toll on
Moral injury can happen when someone faces tough, ethically challenging events. This can affect mental health in a big way, but figuring out how to treat it is tough because we're still learning about what causes it. Scientists think that keeping a solid sense of self while adjusting to new realitie
Have you ever wondered how the thrilling sport of ice hockey might affect a player's brain? Well, scientists have been looking into this. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition that's linked to repeated head hits. We already know that playing American football for a long time ca
