violence & aggression Archives

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How to Identify and Prevent Child Abuse

Christian Denmon, JD - 12/12/2017 - 0

The signs of child abuse can be subtle, so knowing how to identify them is vital to stopping current and preventing future abuse.

Another Gun Massacre – When Will We Ever Learn?

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 11/13/2017 - 6

How many more unbearable tragedies do American families need to endure before we finally stand up and demand significant changes to our national firearm policies?

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7 Ways Healthcare Professionals Can Tackle Domestic Violence

Jasmine Manalo - 11/9/2017 - 0

Health professionals are uniquely positioned to play a key role in addressing DV by partnering with advocates and educating patients about its health effects.

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What Should You Do if Your Top Performer Is Toxic?

Mitch Kusy Ph.D. - 11/8/2017 - 0

Not only do toxic employees violate a company’s values, they also have a financial cost that can be calculated and shared with others in the organization to help spur action.

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Mental Health Matters for Gun Violence Survivors

Noah Rue - 10/24/2017 - 0

Recovery from gun violence is hard enough without being treated as a piece of evidence in the courtroom of the Internet. As the buzz fades, we must not forget those affected.

Child Physical Abuse Exists in All Corners of the Country

Tom Syzek, MD, FACEP - 4/17/2017 - 1

There are more than 650,000 substantiated cases of child maltreatment in the U.S. each year. Practitioners in primary care, particularly Pediatrics and Family Medicine, are uniquely poised to not only detect, but also to prevent child abuse.