How Our Mind’s Natural Defense Can Be Deadly for Society
Why are we able to function after mass tragedies? The answer is a defense mechanism in our mind that Dr. Paul Slovic calls the Arithmetic of Compassion.
How to Provide Support in the Wake of a Traumatic Loss
Two bereaved mothers recount their experiences of losing their children, and detail what good support looks like.
When Does Grief Become a Disorder?
Everyone grieves differently, but some can become completely debilitated by their sorrow for years. The American Psychiatric Association recently recognized this type of grief as a diagnosis called prolonged grief disorder.
Addressing Post Intensive Care Syndrome – Humanizing the ICU
Medicine in intensive care units has become so technically focused that many doctors believe they’ve lost their connection with the humanity of patients, and a high degree of patients are experiencing post intensive care syndrome.
Medical Notes: Week of December 30, 2018
Death rates for most major health conditions are in decline except for chronic kidney disease. Children don't just grow up faster but also age faster if they had a tough childhood, and finally, if you're a night owl, recent studies your health may suffer for it.
Sexually Abusive Doctors
The Dr. Larry Nassar case has publicized doctors who sexually abuse patients, but few doctors are ever punished. A reporter who investigated the official response to the problem and a physician who has worked on a sexual assault crisis line discuss the issue.
Car Crash Victims & PTSD (2017)
Two car accident survivors and one of the world's foremost experts discuss what can make PTSD worse and the essentials victims must carry out to recover.
Poor Health and Prison
Researchers have found that poor health and disabilities can be factors leading to prison. An expert discusses the life cycles that can make this occur.
Later Effects of Childhood Emotional Trauma (2015)
Scientists have learned that emotional trauma suffered as a child or adolescent has profound effects on a person’s physical health years later. A noted science writer explains.
