Sentences with phrase «abused children and adolescents»

Target Population: Sexually abused children and adolescents and children and adolescents who have sexual behavior problems or manifest sexually abusive behavior including males and females ages 4 to 19 years and youth with low intellectual functioning

Conducted groups for sexually abused children and adolescents, and for adolescents experiencing chronic stress due to exposure to multiple life adversities.

This experience led to my specialty working as a crisis intervention therapist with abandoned, neglected and abused children and adolescents.

These findings are supported by studies on abused children and adolescents at high risk for suicidal behaviors.16, 42 The immediacy of the stress and the pain of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or witnessing domestic violence are experiences not easily escaped by children and adolescents, which may make suicide appear to be the only solution.

In many studies, aggression and antisocial behavior problems have been found in neglected or abused children and adolescents.

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[i] False Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Children and Adolescents; MARK D. EVERSON, PH.D., AND BARBARA W. BOAT, PH.and Adolescents; MARK D. EVERSON, PH.D., AND BARBARA W. BOAT, PH.AND BARBARA W. BOAT, PH.D..

Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger — creating a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole.

Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United State serving children, adolescents and young adults with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, and emotional problems.

* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute on Drug Abuse — Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents — A Research Based Guide for Parents, Educators and Community Leaders, Second Edition

The therapists at Concentric are experts in relationship problems, couples and marriage, child, adolescent and family issues, addictions and compulsive behaviors, substance abuse, life transitions and stress management, depression, anxiety, bipolar, varying degrees of trauma and unresolved family - of - origin issues.

Fathers» antisocial personality behaviour and / or substance abuse correlate with conduct problems and aggression in children and adolescents (studies cited by Phares 1999; Flouri 2005).

She serves children, adolescents, and adults with specialization in child abuse, domestic violence, juvenile justice, divorce / custody, and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome.

We meet children, adolescents, teens and their families at the most challenging times of their lives and help them overcome some of life's most difficult circumstances: child abuse and neglect, complex emotional and behavioral issues, and family crisis.

When children come from homes where there is abuse, domestic violence, an incarcerated parent, or a parent with drug or mental health problems, they don't get that kind of attention and suffer the consequences: higher risks of later - life depression, adolescent pregnancy, alcoholism, drug use, and poor academic performance.

Dr. Bavolek's professional background includes working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in schools and residential settings and with abused children and abusive parents in treatment programs.

Elizabeth has extensive training in trauma, particularly working with children, adolescents, and families whose lives are affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, neglect, bullying, and attachment issues related to adoption.

«Children and adolescents who live in homeless shelters, are victims of abuse or neglect or live in urban or rural areas where access to high - quality food is difficult, are thought to be at increased risk for undernutrition.»

Gateway provides a wide array of services to adults, children and families, including around - the - clock psychiatric emergency services, psychiatric medication therapy services, outpatient counseling for individuals and families, specialized residential care for children and adolescents, permanent affordable housing for adults, supervised adult residential services, adult supported housing services, mental health services for adults with persistent mental health issues, a licensed school for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, nationally recognized vocational and occupational rehabilitation services, a therapeutic outdoor recreation program for children and adolescents, a homeless shelter for families and residential substance abuse services, as well as individual and case management services for adults and children.

Cyberbullying, which has received the most attention of late, may represent a particularly insidious form of abuse, partly because it can occur anywhere and anytime, says Victor Fornari, MD, the director of child and adolescent psychiatry at the North Shore — LIJ Health System, in New Hyde Park, N.Y.

Mickey quickly insinuates himself with Ray's broken brothers: Eddie Marsan as broken - down boxer Terry, whose Parkinson's tremors act as an emotional shield as he explores a tentative romance with a nurse (the wonderfully sympathetic Brooke Smith), and Dash Mihok as Bunchy, a pathetic Peter Pan of an overgrown arrested adolescent who's never healed from the psychic trauma of being abused as a child by the neighborhood priest.

Almost as shocking as its narrative — which tells the story of literally tens of thousands of children, and the terrible abuses they suffered after in many cases being told that their parents were dead — is the fact that it is hardly known in the United States, where tales of adolescent mistreatment and murder are typically seized upon with a white - hot tabloid fervor, grist for the mill of the 24 - hour cable news channels.

In 1995, The Children's Defense Fund reported devastating statistics about daily life in the United States: 1,420 teenagers give birth; 3,356 adolescents drop out of school; 8,239 children are reported abused or neglected; more than 100,000 children are homeless; about 135,000 children bring guns to schools; and three children die froChildren's Defense Fund reported devastating statistics about daily life in the United States: 1,420 teenagers give birth; 3,356 adolescents drop out of school; 8,239 children are reported abused or neglected; more than 100,000 children are homeless; about 135,000 children bring guns to schools; and three children die frochildren are reported abused or neglected; more than 100,000 children are homeless; about 135,000 children bring guns to schools; and three children die frochildren are homeless; about 135,000 children bring guns to schools; and three children die frochildren bring guns to schools; and three children die frochildren die from abuse.

All refugee children and adolescents to be protected against violence, abuse, and exploitation, including child labour, and have access to national systems and services delivered in a protective way, including health and psychosocial support.

Doris worked as a clinician in New York City hospitals and schools where she developed and led art programs for children and adolescents living with learning disabilities and substance abuse.

Led a multidisciplinary program that served over abused and neglected children and adolescents.

Social Worker — Duties & Responsibilities Successfully serve as a psychiatric social worker and practice manager for multiple institutions Perform crisis intervention, adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent case management and therapy Counsel patients facing depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia Serve survivors of domestic violence, rape, robbery, child abuse, suicide, and other traumatic events Responsible for 24 hour on call crisis intervention for multiple hospital emergency rooms Complete psychosocial assessments to ensure appropriate patient diagnosis and care Design and implement treatment plans including medication and individual / group / family therapy sessions Attend weekly team meetings to assess patient progress and document in the DAP system Review psychometric and psychological reports and provide feedback to patients and families Provide clients and family members with guidance and referrals to community resources Maintain contact with family members and encouraged their involvement in patient treatment Performed discharge planning including nursing home placement, home health, medication needs, transportation and Passport screening, extended in - patient and out - patient mental health services Serve as public speaker, referral development committee member, and marketing / financial advisor

Family therapy helps families with a broad spectrum of problems including, but not limited to, school difficulties, childhood and adolescent troubles, divorce, blending families, life cycle changes, bereavement, learning disabilities, substance abuse, child abuse, chronic medical illness, eating disorders, and depression.

Brief Notes presents short reports of ongoing research into such areas as child hostages, the child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome, violence in teen dating relationships, sexually abused adolescent females living in a group home setting, and childhood sexual abuse among clinicians working with sex offenders

Associations & Institutes American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Counseling Association American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association Association for Psychological Science Canadian Mental Health Association Center for Mental Health Resources National Institute of Mental Health Mental Health America Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association public information section National Alliance on Mental Illness National Institute of Mental Health ADHD & Depression medication guides from APA / AACAP National Mental Health Association Nemours Foundation Encyclopedia of mental health information Tests, support groups, and articles on various disorders Psychology Information Online APA's site for monitoring parity issues related to psychiatric care National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens American Psychological Association California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists Parents Helping Parents Autism Speaks Autism Society of America

She provides individual, couples and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults as well as substance use and abuse assessments and treatment.

His clinical experience has included the provision of services to street children engaged in drug trafficking and prostitution, victims of sexual abuse and violence, adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system, and adult federal probationers convicted for drug trafficking.

Dr. Bernet has written professional articles and chapters on a variety of subjects, including: group and individual therapy with children and adolescents; humor in psychother ¬ apy; forensic child psychiatry; child maltreatment; true and false allegations of abuse; satanic ritual abuse; reincarnation; child custody and visitation; parental alienation; testimony regarding behavioral genomics; and risk management.

As part of her clinical work, she provides outpatient psychotherapy to children and adolescents who have been impacted by abuse and trauma.

I work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, learning problems, and substance abuse.

Research indicates that marriage and family therapy is as effective, and in some cases more effective than standard and / or individual treatments for many mental health problems such as: adult schizophrenia, affective (mood) disorders, adult alcoholism and drug abuse, children's conduct disorders, adolescent drug abuse, anorexia in young adult women, childhood autism, chronic physical illness in adults and children, and marital distress and conflict.

Seeking Safety is also rated on the CEBC in the Substance Abuse Treatment (Child & Adolescent) and Trauma Treatment - Client - Level Interventions (Child & Adolescent) topic areas, click here to go to this entry.

Preventing substance abuse among children and adolescents.

Elizabeth has extensive training in trauma, particularly working with children, adolescents, and families whose lives are affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, neglect, bullying, and attachment issues related to adoption.

All fathers completed a semi-structured interview and the following measures at pre - and post-treatment: the Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAP), Adult - Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI - 2), and the Parenting Stress Index and Parenting Stress Index - Short Form (PSI / PSI - SF).

During graduate school, I elected to intern at Kaiser Permanente's Child and Adolescent Clinic, where I helped children and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, ADHD, substance abuse and panic disorders.

Learn how child abuse and neglect affect children, adolescents, adult survivors, and society.

We work with Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrom, Personality Disorders, Grief / Loss, Marriage / Couples / Family Conflicts, Sexual Abuse / Assault, Children and Adolescent Problems»

Ivan Haskell, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Joseph J. Peters Institute, an outpatient assessment, treatment and prevention program serving survivors of sexual abuse and offenders with specialized programs for children, adolescents and adults in Center City Philadelphia.

Acknowledge the ethical issues in the treatment of women, children, and adolescents with substance abuse.

Biography: Chiara is focal point for child and adolescent mental health in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at the World Health Organization's headquarters office, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Clients come to Archways for a variety of reasons including child and adolescent development, difficulties in school, behavior problems, divorce, parenting skills, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress and grief and loss.

Physical Child Abuse and Adolescent Violent Delinquency: The Mediating and Moderating Roles of Personal Relationships Salzinger, Rosario, & Feldman Child Maltreatment, 12 (3), 2007 View Abstract Examines the role of personal relationships in reducing delinquency for adolescents who have been physically abused.

Adopted adolescents generally are less depressed than children of single parents and are less involved in alcohol abuse, vandalism, fighting, police trouble, use of weapons, and theft.

Our skilled psychiatrists can help children, adolescents and adults with medication management, comprehensive evaluations, substance abuse case evaluation, and developmental assessments.