Active prefrontal brain function appears to protect against PTSD after child abuse

Active prefrontal brain function appears to protect against PTSD after child abuse

Active prefrontal brain function appears to protect against PTSD after child abuse http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-04-prefrontal-brain-function-ptsd-child.html Shared from Google News & Weather Increased activation of the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that regulates complex cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning, appears to protect against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals who suffered abuse as a child, says…

Parenting plays a central role in the development of narcissism

Parenting plays a central role in the development of narcissism

Parenting practices play a central role in the development of narcissism, study finds https://t.co/fKe43Bel0L — PsyPost.org (@PsyPost) April 21, 2017 One of the first theories that links parenting to narcissism is based on the idea that hostility, disproportionate criticism and a lack of warmth in parents leads children to feel inadequate. To compensate for feelings…

Human Rights Commission applauds historic pay equity settlement

Human Rights Commission applauds historic pay equity settlement

Commission applauds historic pay equity settlement https://t.co/iM3ozuF3jM #equalpay pic.twitter.com/YAayencpa2 — NZ Human Rights (@NZHumanRights) April 18, 2017 The Human Rights Commission has said today’s pay equity settlement is historic and will change the lives of thousands of mainly female, low-paid workers and their families. Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue says the settlement…

No association found between MMR vaccine and autism

No association found between MMR vaccine and autism

No association found between MMR vaccine and autism, even among children at higher risk https://t.co/XQZfwdAeNT – PsyPost.org (@PsyPost) April 16, 2017 Anjali Jain, M.D., of the Lewin Group, Falls Church, Va., and colleagues examined ASD occurrence by MMR vaccine status in a large sample of U.S. children who have older siblings with and without ASD….

She insists she never gave him any reason to think she may be interested

She insists she never gave him any reason to think she may be interested

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/91589120/police-watchdog-investigating-sexual-harassment-complaint-against-northland-police-officer The woman claimed the officer later started calling her and visiting her house, where he touched and rubbed himself on her. The NZPCA summary said the matter was historic as the woman had been too scared to speak out until now. The woman’s complaint was lodged with the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), the…

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) (Support Work)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) (Support Work)

https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/nz2470-new-zealand-certificate-in-health-and-wellbeing-level-3-support-work/ The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Support Work will prepare you to work within the mental health, addictions and disability sectors. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide a person-centred approach that maximises independence. You will be capable of working under limited supervision under the…

Psychologists Support Peer Support With Australian Federal Police

Psychologists Support Peer Support With Australian Federal Police

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/former-afp-psychologists-call-for-agency-to-reinstate-peer-support-program-20170331-gvb3o4.html Former Australian Federal Police psychologists are calling on the agency to reinstate a peer support program they say was crucial to internal mental health support. The push is supported by mental health experts and the federal police union. Lacey Clews and Heidi Horvath were psychologists with the AFP for between eight and 10 years…