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Overview: Students who have experienced school and campus shootings, survivors of sexual assault, and veterans returning from military combat have at least one thing in common: exposure to trauma. Students who have been exposed to trauma are at an increased risk for academic, social, and emotional problems and may also experience anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some studies even show a correlation between trauma exposure and lower GPA, higher number of absences from school, and lower high school graduation rates.

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Place : United States, Fremont

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Contact Person:Roger Steven

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Overview: Students who have experienced school and campus shootings, survivors of sexual assault, and veterans returning from military combat have at least one thing in common: exposure to trauma. Students who have been exposed to trauma are at an increased risk for academic, social, and emotional problems and may also experience anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some studies even show a correlation between trauma exposure and lower GPA, higher number of absences from school, and lower high school graduation rates.

Overview: Students who have experienced school and campus shootings, survivors of sexual assault, and veterans returning from military combat have at least one thing in common: exposure to trauma. Students who have been exposed to trauma are at an increased risk for academic, social, and emotional problems and may also experience anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some studies even show a correlation between trauma exposure and lower GPA, higher number of absences from school, and lower high school graduation rates. will be held in Fremont,United States on date 2015-09-03

Deadline for abstracts/proposals : 2nd September 2015

Organized By :Mentorhealth

Keynote Speakers : Dr. Peggy Mitchell Clarke is a clinical psychologist, mental health consultant, and retired psychology professor who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brown University and her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Clarke worked as a psychotherapist in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and served on the Colorado state board of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and as an executive officer for the Virgin

Conference Highlights :Areas Covered in the Session: Prevalence and demographics of PTSD in the United States Common causes of PTSD Criteria for diagnosing PTSD and recognizing signs of trauma Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and early signs of PTSD Strategies for early response to trauma Practical tips for self care and coping after trauma How to communicate with a student who is experiencing PTSD symptoms Military and veteran issues Campus/School violence and PTSD Sexual assault and PTSD Tips for making refe

Venue :MentorHealth NetZealous LLC, 161 Mission Falls Lane, Suite 216, Fremont contact no: 1800-385-1607 [email protected] www.mentorhealth.com

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Overview: Students who have experienced school and campus shootings, survivors of sexual assault, and veterans returning from military combat have at least one thing in common: exposure to trauma. Students who have been exposed to trauma are at an increased risk for academic, social, and emotional problems and may also experience anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some studies even show a correlation between trauma exposure and lower GPA, higher number of absences from school, and lower high school graduation rates.

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