Drug Abuse

Stigma and Social Support Matter in Substance Abuse

Neil Petersen March 1, 2017February 27, 2017 Research No Comments

When people are in treatment for substance abuse, the stigma they encounter and the social support they receive may have wide-ranging effects on their mental health. According to a new study published in Psychiatry Research, stigma and social support during

Does Child Abuse Predict Poor Mental Health?

Amie Kolodziej July 6, 2015July 7, 2015 General, Health, Psychology 101, Relationships, Research, Statistics 1 Comment

Are people who face maltreatment in early life primed for a future of recurring or chronic mental, emotional and physical health issues? More and more studies indicate the answer is unfortunately, yes. The World Health Organization defines child abuse, or child

Drug Abuse

Stigma and Social Support Matter in Substance Abuse

Does Child Abuse Predict Poor Mental Health?

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