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LewisUniversity Sexual abuse in childhood has serious and lasting psychological consequences. Long term psychological correlates of childhood sexual abuse include depression, suicidal tendencies, sexual dysfunction, self-mutilation, chronic anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociation and memory impairment. Dr. Natalia Tapia, assistant professor of Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies at Lewis University,Continue Reading

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Without context, it’s difficult for AI to detect behaviours and language that are harmful to users. NSW Police want access to Tinder’s sexual assault data. Cybersafety experts explain why it’s a date with disaster (theconversation.com) There’s no evidence to suggest that granting police access to sexual assault reports will increaseContinue Reading

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x Perfectionist cognitions include expectations about achieving perfection such as, “I can’t stand to make mistakes.” Perfectionistic cognitions appear to play a key role in clinical anxiety (psypost.org) Perfectionism involves a desire to perform to the highest standards without allowing room for failure. People with perfectionist beliefs tend to beContinue Reading

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Research shows that self-talk may help the brain perform better. In experiments designed to measure cognitive performance, participants read instructions and then do the task. Some participants read their instructions silently, others out loud. Results generally show that reading aloud helps us sustain concentration and improves our performance. Why Should You Talk to Yourself?Continue Reading

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Do you seek reassurances from your virtual friends? Do you use social media for emotional escape?  Why Knowing Our Attachment Style Matters In The Digital Age | Psychology Today 1. Practice mindfulness in interactions. Do you often feel insecure with a romantic partner or feel anger and distrust with your best friend? Do youContinue Reading

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Childhood trauma is often described as serious adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).[1] Children may go through a range of experiences that classify as psychological trauma, these might include neglect,[2]abandonment,[2]sexual abuse, and physical abuse,[2] witnessing abuse of a sibling or parent, or having a mentally ill parent. These events have profound psychological, physiological, and sociological impacts and can have negative, lasting effectsContinue Reading

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Characteristics of successful sexual and reproductive health promotion with Māori In the four sections that follow, the characteristics of successful sexual and reproductivehealth promotion with Māori, drawn from selected literature, are elaborated in relationto each of the four elements of the Pōhiri model. The elements are: Pōhiri – Planning andContinue Reading

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Oranga Tamariki – Some of the signs Physical signs such as: Unexplained bruises, welts, cuts and abrasions Unexplained fractures or dislocations Burn marks Other signs: No clear explanation for any of the above Behavioural concerns such as emotional withdrawal, aggression or anxiety Developmental delays, changes or signs The child talkingContinue Reading