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Factors That Contribute to Aggressive Behaviors at Inpatient Psychiatric Wards

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Jessica Nye

Researchers from Maastricht University in the Netherlands searched publication databases for studies of aggressive behaviors in psychiatric wards.

Many Children, Youth Have Violence-Related Medical Visits

Many children and youth have violence-related medical visits at some time in their lives.

Incarcerated Individuals Exhibit Asocial Personality Features Similar to Asocial Personality Features in the General Population

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Heather R. Johnson

The researchers tested whether antisocial personalities are associated with similar structural and neural alterations as those observed in criminal psychopathy.

Decrease Seen in Abusive Head Trauma for Young Children During Pandemic

There was a decrease in hospital admissions for children younger than 5 years diagnosed with abusive head trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expert Roundtable: Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an exacerbation of pre-existing hardships and disparities in many vulnerable populations, including individuals affected by intimate partner violence. We interviewed experts in the field to learn more about this issue and how clinicians may best assist affected individuals.

History of Abuse Linked to Frequency and Severity of Migraine Symptoms

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Amit Akirov, MD

Study researchers sought to investigate the link between a history of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and the severity of sensory hypersensitivity symptoms in patients with migraine.

Firearm Injuries Up in Children Under 12 During COVID-19 Pandemic

Compared with prepandemic period, increases seen in risk for firearm injuries in young children and injuries inflicted by young children

Adolescents Planning School Attacks Motivated by Grievances, Bullying

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The key findings of this study are that adolescents planning a violent attack often engage in noticeable behaviors, and when someone reports these signs, a tragedy can be prevented.

Developmental Timing of Childhood Abuse May Impact Conduct Problem Trajectories

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Emily Pond

While the relationship between early life abuse and behavioral problems in children is well-documented, the effects of abuse on adolescent development remain poorly understood.

Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Prevalent Among Surgeons

Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.