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Positive Parents Improved Stress & Mental Challenges
Social Skills “Positive parents.” “Who are they?” “What Can I do to become one?” Well, if you’re one of those parents wanting to be positive and help your children navigate through mental challenges, this is a must read for you! Firstly, know that all children and teenagers experience moments where they feel overly stressed or […]
EAST Introduces New Funding Mechanism for a Registry-Based Randomized Controlled Trial – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma is collaborating with CNTR to create a novel funding mechanism aimed at the goal of zero preventable deaths from trauma. This award will support a Registry-based Randomized Controlled Trial (RRCT). The intent of the EAST-RRCT Award is to assist a primary investigator in successfully conducting and publishing […]
The Harsh Impact of Friendship on mental
Unspoken Struggles Teen friendships; might not sound like a topic of importance to a few adults, but they do significantly impact teenagers’ mental health. Thanks to the developing brain, as the child enters adolescence, it changes in such a way that friendships become their prime focus. The brain changes lead them to feel, connect, and […]
Call For Peer Reviewers – 2024 MHSRS Supplement to Military Medicine – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Patricia A. Reilly, Col (RET), USAF, PhD, Guest Editor of the 2024 MHSRS Supplement to Military Medicine, has issued a second call for peer reviewers who can assist in reviewing submitted manuscripts. The expertise they are soliciting includes: Behavioral health Cognitive function and resilience Clinical decision support Combat Casualty Care, hemorrhage, tourniquets Global Health Engagement […]
Teens Snorting Anxiety Medication – The Dreadful Truth for
Teens snorting anxiety medications: It’s a painful truth that many parents never expect: teenagers abusing medications. In the wrong hands, what appears to be an stress-relieving can turn into a dangerous coping technique. One growing concern is teens snorting anxiety pills, a practice that can have serious physical and emotional consequences. That being said, in […]
KeriCure Medical and CNTR Begin First Clinical Trial on Cutting Edge Spray-on Wound Dressing for Burns – Coalition for National Trauma Research
KeriCure Medical, a leader in advanced biotechnology solutions, launched its first clinical trial at two study sites, enrolling both military and civilian patients. The trial, a head-to-head comparison of KeriCure Medical’s Field Shield Wound Dressing versus a standard of care silver dressing for military medic use in burn management, officially kicked off in January, 2025, […]
Trauma Research Community Coalesces Around Model for Clinical Guidance – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Trauma society leaders discussed ways of collaborating instead of competing on clinical guideline development. This second year of the Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance Conference Series built on last year’s work to arrive at a shared understanding of shortcomings in the ways that guidance is developed, disseminated and implemented. […]
4 Ways on Managing Colds with Autism
Catching a cold can feel overwhelming, especially for autistic individuals who experience heightened sensory sensitivities. Whenever I catch a cold, it leaves me feeling completely overwhelmed, both physically and emotionally. When your body feels run down, the extra discomfort from sensory triggers can make it even harder to rest and recover. Taking care of both […]
5 Ways Trauma Changes Your Brain and Body (And How You Can Start Taking Back Control)
Trauma has a way of leaving its mark—not just in your memories but in the way your brain and body work every day. These changes can feel confusing or overwhelming, but understanding them is a powerful first step toward healing. Let’s explore five distinct ways trauma affects you—and what that might look like in your […]
President Trump, Autism Policy, and the Future What Families
ABA Centers of America pledges to be here for the kids and families The political landscape is shifting with the new presidential administration, and autism policy is once again in the spotlight. Recent statements from President Trump, policy shifts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and funding challenges for autism-related programs have […]