The Surprising Link Between Teen Depression and Addiction
Depressed teens aren't just experimenting—they're sliding into problematic substance use at alarming rates. New research reveals why and what parents must know.
Thoughts on mindfulness, well-being, and the art of pausing.
Depressed teens aren't just experimenting—they're sliding into problematic substance use at alarming rates. New research reveals why and what parents must know.
While the immediate trauma of intimate partner violence (IPV) is widely recognized, the hidden financial and healthcare burdens linger far longer than many realize.The physical and psychological toll of abuse does not simply vanish once a survivor reaches safety. Did you know that:An estimated 1.3 million women are physically abused by their intimate partners each year. Adjusted annual total health care costs are 19 percent higher for women with a history of IPV compared with women without a history of abuse. The trauma extends to the next generation: even after the abuse has ended, children of abused mothers are three times more likely to use mental health services. In our latest blog post, we break down these staggering long-term impacts and explore four evidence-based solutions—from routine medical screening to integrated legal assistance—that can help survivors and their families truly heal.