HEALTH
Physicians target youth violence with free brochuresPhysicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society have produced a series of 10 brochures to help parents identify and deal with a range of topics on youth violence, including bullying, dating and street violence, violence in the media, and child sexual abuse. More » |
Post- traumatic stress disorderNearly 20 years have passed and Tina Chery still remembers the shock of hearing the news that her son had been murdered. Louis was 15 years old at the time when he was caught in crossfire near Field's Corner. Ironically, he was on his way to a Teens Against Gang Violence meeting. More » |
For the young, overcoming trauma requires a safe placeTo this day, Alexis doesn't remember how she ended up on Massachusetts Avenue in the middle of the night, high on drugs, wandering aimlessly along one of Boston's busiest thoroughfares. More » |
Anxiety: When you need to worryEveryone experiences anxiety. It's impossible to skate through life without it. Anxiety and fear are natural reactions when you're faced with a threat to your well-being. In fact, a jolt of anxiety can drive you to study for a test, polish a presentation or hop out of the way of danger. More » |
Do you think you have PTSD?In your life, have you ever had any experience that was so frightening, horrible or upsetting that, in the past month, you: More » |
