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The Aftermath of Trauma

Musings of a social psychiatrist.

Self-Harm
How Parents’ Stress Can Hurt Kids

Shaili Jain M.D. on April 8, 2024

New research finds a link between parental stress and later self-harm in children. Here's what parents can do to recognize and manage their own negative emotions.

New research finds a link between parental stress and later self-harm in children. Here's what parents can do to recognize and manage their own negative emotions.

Psychology
Psychology and the Silver Screen

Shaili Jain M.D. on October 10, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Feeling wounded by insidious acts of race-based oppression? A trip to the movies may help.

A Personal Perspective: Feeling wounded by insidious acts of race-based oppression? A trip to the movies may help.

Trauma
4 Steps Toward Building a Trauma-Informed Post-COVID Society

Shaili Jain M.D. on May 11, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as Americans prepare to return to their pre-pandemic routine, many will be returning to their regular lives with PTSD.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as Americans prepare to return to their pre-pandemic routine, many will be returning to their regular lives with PTSD.

Sexual Abuse
Guilty in the #MeToo Era

Shaili Jain M.D. on March 4, 2020

The victim testimony and accounts of Weinstein’s predatory behavior emphasize the need for a vital conversation between American parents and their children.

The victim testimony and accounts of Weinstein’s predatory behavior emphasize the need for a vital conversation between American parents and their children.

Depression
Treating Depression with Ketamine

Shaili Jain M.D. on March 19, 2019

Watching the news coverage of this announcement, along with powerful patient testimonials of life altering transformations, I felt an uneasy sense of déjà vu.

Watching the news coverage of this announcement, along with powerful patient testimonials of life altering transformations, I felt an uneasy sense of déjà vu.

Health
When the Doctor Becomes the Victim

Shaili Jain M.D. on March 19, 2018

For mental health professionals everywhere the Yountville tragedy is igniting conversations about the risks of being harmed by the very people we are trained to care for.

For mental health professionals everywhere the Yountville tragedy is igniting conversations about the risks of being harmed by the very people we are trained to care for.

Trauma
Aziz Ansari, 100 French Women, "Witch Hunts" and Backlash

Shaili Jain M.D. on February 5, 2018

It dawned on me that a crucial piece has been missing from the public discourse about #MeToo: the hard-earned knowledge of scientists who have, recently, studied sexual harassment

It dawned on me that a crucial piece has been missing from the public discourse about #MeToo: the hard-earned knowledge of scientists who have, recently, studied sexual harassment

Trauma
The Golden Years: Traumatic Stress and Aging

Shaili Jain M.D. on October 20, 2016

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Joan Cook, clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Yale School of Medicine, about PTSD in older adults.

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Joan Cook, clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Yale School of Medicine, about PTSD in older adults.

Trauma
Sexual Trauma, Rape, PTSD, and Suicide, Part 2

Shaili Jain M.D. on August 10, 2016

I spoke with Katie Webb about MST, PTSD, the risk of suicide, and how the VA experience can inform the national debate about college campus rape. Here is Part 2 of our interview.

I spoke with Katie Webb about MST, PTSD, the risk of suicide, and how the VA experience can inform the national debate about college campus rape. Here is Part 2 of our interview.

Trauma
Sexual Trauma, Rape, PTSD, and Suicide: Part 1

Shaili Jain M.D. on August 3, 2016

A conversation with Katie Webb, LCSW, about Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, the risk of suicide, and how the VA experience can inform the national debate about college campus rape.

A conversation with Katie Webb, LCSW, about Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, the risk of suicide, and how the VA experience can inform the national debate about college campus rape.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cortisol and PTSD, Part 3

Shaili Jain M.D. on June 30, 2016

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research. Here is part 3 of our interview.

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research. Here is part 3 of our interview.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cortisol and PTSD, Part 2

Shaili Jain M.D. on June 22, 2016

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research. Here is part 2 of our interview.

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research. Here is part 2 of our interview.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cortisol and PTSD, Part 1

Shaili Jain M.D. on June 15, 2016

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research.

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research.