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INTERVIEW: Understanding Grief and Trauma: Insights from Psychological Counselor Marcella Katjijova

In a recent discussion, psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova addressed the profound impact of witnessing violent events, particularly gun violence, on mental health. According to Katjijova, such experiences can be among the most traumatic a person can endure, leading to lasting adverse effects on both mental and physical well-being. The Nature of Trauma Katjijova explains that trauma stems from distressing events that can fundamentally alter an individual's life. For instance, a […]

today5 November, 2024

Health / Medical

Families of victims of violent assault have double the risk of anxiety – new study

Chay_Tee/Shutterstock   By Elizabeth Cook, City, University of London and Sally McManus, City, University of London   Every year, about a million people in England and Wales are victims of violent crime. In addition to the harm suffered in the assault itself, they may also experience mental and physical health effects that last far longer. They often need the support of health and victim services, and they might have contact […]

today11 September, 2024

Lifestyle

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students need more support from their universities – South Africa study

Students who are Deaf or hard of hearing may feel isolated. Jorge Elizaquibel     By Tonny Nelson Matjila, University of South Africa     Adjusting to university life tends to be tough no matter who you are. But what happens when deafness makes the usual demands even more difficult? Deaf students or those who are hard of hearing need extra accessibility measures to ensure they’re able to participate in even […]

today23 May, 2024