October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. No doubt this is a common problem in many communities and one which many people will not talk about, including the victims. It is also a fact that domestic violence does not discriminate, and anyone can potentially suffer from harassment or violence in the home. According to experts […]
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Signs of Domestic Violence
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Social Media and its Effects and Influence on Modern Adolescence
Contributed By: Jorge A. Martinez The world we live in is evolving faster than most of us can get a grasp on and while technology is booming at a rate humanity has never seen, we find ourselves and our societies forced to acknowledge and manage unprecedented issues. Access to the Internet grows on a […]
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Do You Think You Are Sick All the Time?
Some people believe they are sick most of the time. They feel a great fear that something is medically wrong, but after visits to the doctor, no signs of serious physical disorders are found. Nonetheless, the person continues to suffer from anxiety to the point that healthy social and emotional functioning are affected. Such […]
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Consequences of Sexual Abuse
Often when we hear the phrase sexual abuse, we might imagine that the person committing such crimes to be a stranger or person unknown to us. However, statistics show otherwise. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the federal government (CDC) in the United States, about 7.8 million women have been raped […]
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Emotional Effects of Traumatic Events
Many people experience traumatic events or emotional shocks that can have lasting effects. While some manage to overcome these difficult situations and continue a normal life, there are a large number of individuals who cannot overcome these traumatic situations without support and may develop what is known in the mental health field as Posttraumatic Stress […]
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Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is constantly sending communications through its website with information about physical and mental illnesses (hhs.gov). They also provide information about alcohol and other psychoactive drugs. It is worth noting that psychoactive drugs, including cocaine, are those that alter thinking, memory, emotions, moods, feelings, and perceptions. According […]
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Christmas Stress
Christmas and the holidays usually bring joy: the pleasure of meeting and sharing with family and friends. However, for some, the fun can be overshadowed by sadness, and for others, stress and anxiety can abound. There is no doubt that the holidays change the family routine in most households. Unrealistic expectations that are sometimes […]
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Seven Tips To Help Your Teen Stay On Track in School
With a new school year beginning, many parents wonder how they can help their teenager get on the right track. Here are some important tips, shared by a school counselor: TIP 1: Rely on YOURSELF, rather than your teen, to keep you informed of your teen’s progress. Teens may say: “I don’t have […]
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What is the difference between Latino and Hispanic?
The terms Latino and Hispanic are somewhat controversial, and many people are divided on how they should be applied. Many within this population prefer the term Hispanic, whereas others prefer Latino. In addition, some experts recommend that people should use the term Latino while others suggest the term Hispanic. It is also interesting to […]
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Is Homosexuality a Disorder?
On several occasions I have been asked whether homosexuality is a disease. “Gay” is the term most people use to describe someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to someone of the same sex. Usually the words “gay” and “lesbian” are used to refer to homosexual men and women, respectively. No one knows exactly […]