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Skills training can improve responses to disclosures of trauma

New research from the University of Oregon concludes that even brief training can help people learn how to be more supportive when friends and family members disclose traumatic events and other experiences of mistreatment.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mistreatment in Chinese elders perceived as a pervasive problem

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mistreatment of older Chinese adults in the U.S. is perceived to be a pervasive, but underreported, problem, according to a study that used community focus groups composed of elders to explore the issue. ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 04, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Depression hits victims hardest in cyber bullying

Young victims of electronic or cyber bullying — which occurs online or by cell phone — are more likely to suffer from depression than their tormentors are, a new study finds.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Adding to the strain for Indian women: Abuse by in-laws during pregnancy

Physical abuse and maltreatment by in-laws is not uncommon among pregnant and postpartum women in India, and may be compromising maternal and child health, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 16, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research finds America's elderly suffering abuse

A new study concludes that nearly 13 percent of America's aged citizens suffer some form of abuse. Specifically, nine percent of adults reported they have suffered from verbal mistreatment, 3.5 percent suffer financial mistreatment, ...

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created Aug 22, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

More than 10 percent of older Americans suffer mistreatment

About 13 percent of elderly Americans are mistreated, most commonly by someone who verbally mistreats or financially takes advantage of them, according to a University of Chicago study that is the first comprehensive look ...

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created Aug 19, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Aggression between nursing-home residents more common than widely believed, studies find

When people hear about elder abuse in nursing homes, they usually think of staff members victimizing residents. However, research by Cornell University faculty members suggests that a more prevalent and serious problem may ...

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created Jun 02, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Bullying more harmful than sexual harassment on the job, say researchers

Workplace bullying, such as belittling comments, persistent criticism of work and withholding resources, appears to inflict more harm on employees than sexual harassment, say researchers who presented their findings at a ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 08, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (43) | comments 4


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