Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease as compared to the general population. Individuals with PTSD are more likely to have myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure. They are also more likely to have cardiac risk factors, such as hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. According to Seligowski, the link between
Immigration law is undergoing significant changes in enforcement policy. Among those shifts is the use of federal law enforcement to conduct "wellness checks" to communicate with and monitor the lives of unaccompanied noncitizen children and their sponsors. This presentation will discuss the basic mechanics of how unaccompanied children are processed under our immigration laws, the
Your voice. Your impact. The Power of One. 🧡 Don't miss the 2026 Nebraska CASA State Conference – a powerful event dedicated to empowering every advocate. For more details and to register for August 21st & 22nd, 2026, in Lincoln, NE click here.
For kids and teens living with anxiety and OCD, the idea of going to school or being in a classroom can present challenges. Firpo-Perretti and Stark explore how teachers, parents, and health care professionals can work together to create safe spaces for anxious students. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary
There’s no question that teachers and faculty members at elementary, middle, and high schools play critical roles in the educational growth of the students in their care. Through their work, they have the power to impart knowledge, foster a love of learning, and help shape future careers. It’s becoming increasingly clear, though, that these school
Having difficult conversations is challenging, but if they’re handled well, it can bring you closer with your children. Being a caretaker means setting the tone that your kids can come to you with anything they want to talk to you about. Talking about tough subjects helps strengthen your child’s ability to solve problems, communicate well
