News Archive
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Dear Students and Colleagues,
I am horrified and saddened by the senseless murders of 11 Jewish worshipers that occurred in a Pittsburgh synagogue and two African-Americans at a Kentucky supermarket this past week. -
Clinical Associate Professor Kim Finney addresses the benefits and challenges of leveraging psychopharmacology to treat military service members who struggle with PTSD and other mental health issues.
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Clinical social worker and sexual trauma specialist Jessica Klein offers advice for victims of revenge porn, from getting unauthorized images removed from social media to attending to your mental health needs.
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These simple tips on building a standout nurse practitioner resume will make securing a new position a breeze.
Applying for nurse practitioner positions in any clinical setting can feel overwhelming. When drafting your resume and cover letter, you may be plagued by seemingly simple questions about how to best capture the interest of a potential employer: “Should I include a picture of myself? Should my credentials be listed before or after my experience?”
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Begin the process of healing from sexual trauma with these steps to ensure your safety, help you process your experience and develop coping skills for long-term recovery.
The trauma of sexual assault can leave survivors with physical, emotional and psychological wounds. Each survivor has different experiences and needs, and may process and recover from trauma in their own way.
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Why do some people become addicts, and others do not?
Imagine an alcoholic parent who has four children. Each of those children would be considered at higher than normal risk for developing an addiction themselves – but only one does. That one might carry an addictive gene that is not present in their siblings’ DNA.
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Leverage your unique skill set—whether you work in business development or financial planning—to build a fulfilling career serving our nation’s veterans.
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Growing up in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood, Yasmeen Surio, MSW ’18, did not have the best impression of the Los Angeles Police Department. Her family and friends had few positive interactions with officers.
“They were the enemy,” Surio said.
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The new edition of this 2015 book provides a deeper dive into the issue of military sexual violence and the treatment methods that could help veterans address and heal from trauma.
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Assistant Professor Jordan Davis sheds light on the complex connection between substance use, social-emotional skills and sexual violence among teenagers.