by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | May 12, 2023 | Prevention, Youth
Adverse Childhood Experiences, commonly known as ACEs, refer to traumatic childhood events with significant and lasting adverse effects in all aspects of later life. The term was first coined in 1998 in a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Apr 12, 2023 | Substance Use Disorders, Youth
The close relationship between traumatic events like childhood abuse and drug use has long been recognized and understood through the trauma model of substance abuse. This model reasons that traumatic experiences during childhood can contribute to the development of...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Apr 4, 2023 | Depression, Youth
Self-harm is a serious and often misunderstood problem that affects many people. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm, it’s important to know that help is available. People who self-harm often experience mental health issues like...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Jan 12, 2023 | Youth
Mental health problems in college students are on the rise and campuses are realizing that they have a crisis on their hands. These issues are correlated with lower academic success and an increased risk of dropping out. A worrisome issue on its own, the situation is...