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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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How to Heal from ACEs and Childhood Trauma

Stop Abuse Campaign

Other examples may include: Domestic violence. Post-traumatic stress disorder is very common amongst survivors of childhood abuse. . Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is also something that adults with ACEs may develop. Parental divorce or separation. Mental illness in the household. Andrew has an ACE score of 5.

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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

Bipolar Bandit

Whether you’ve had a PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis in the past and it’s being exacerbated by the pandemic, or you’re just starting to take a closer look at your mental health symptoms, we can all benefit from more support and greater trauma awareness. There is no single “best” treatment for PTSD treatment.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.

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ACEs and Neurofeedback Therapy for Trauma 

Stop Abuse Campaign

Domestic violence. They may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other mental health problems later in life. But neurofeedback has been used to help many conditions, including common responses to childhood trauma, such as ADHD and PTSD. Emotional neglect. Parental mental illness. So, how does it work?

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