by PEERS | Jun 12, 2019 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris Hip-hop Icon Common Writes Memoir of Resilience after Childhood Trauma Content Warning: The following material includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse. The hip-hop artist Common was working on a 2018 film with Laura Dern called “The Tale,” which...
by PEERS | Jun 5, 2019 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris California Harm Reduction Legislation Poised to Offer Treatment, Alternative to Criminalization for Drug Users Late last month, the California Assembly passed AB 326, a bill that represents a major step for advocates and policymakers seeking to curb the...
by PEERS | May 28, 2019 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris How to Reach Out for Support When You’re Struggling with Your Mental Healt. We often hear the term “reach out and ask for help” in social media and marketing campaigns aimed at people with mental health conditions, addictions, or people who are...
by PEERS | May 16, 2019 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris Can Tattooing be Therapeutic for Trauma Survivors? Traumatic experiences can leave visible and invisible scars on survivors. While there is no one-size-fits-all to recovery, for some survivors of abuse, assault, and violence, “therapeutic tattoos”...
by PEERS | May 8, 2019 | Media Alerts
Our physical and mental health are deeply intertwined. The state of our mind can affect the health of our bodies. Physical activity has been widely correlated with a reduction in depression and anxiety, which in turn can increase physical well-being, which further...
by PEERS | Feb 18, 2019 | Media Alerts
Black History Month 2019: Resources on Black Women, Stigma, and Mental Health It’s Black History Month! This year we are taking an opportunity to focus on Black women, stigma, and mental health, and to share resources to support them in their journey of healing and...
