Generation Sedated: Why Record Numbers of Our Children Are on Antidepressants

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From The Telegraph: "Looking back now, I wanted someone to listen to me," said Sam Taylor, 19. "It was guidance I needed, not a prescription."

Painful Questions: What Happens When Doctors Uncover ACEs?

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From The Imprint: Screening for adverse childhood experiences has been met with growing concern among health researchers and child welfare experts, but the California surgeon general says itā€™s critical not to wait.

Foster Kids Sent Out of State to Mental Health Facilities Faced Abuse, Neglect

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From ProPublica: An investigation found repeated breakdowns in oversight as states failed to protect young people in need of specialized care.

A Review of Alice Miller’s ‘The Body Never Lies: The Lingering Effects of Cruel...

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From alice-miller.com/Stephen Khamsi, PhD: For thousands of years, the Fourth Commandment - along with our personal denial of early maltreatment - has led us toward repression, emotional detachment, illness and suicide.

This Teen Was Prescribed 10 Psychiatric Drugs. Sheā€™s Not Alone.

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From The New York Times: The problem of multiple medication use, or polypharmacy, that first emerged a decade ago among young people in foster care and low-income settings, has now gone mainstream.

Young People Are Using Musical Theater to Heal Their Trauma

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From NationSwell: Chicago's Storycatchers Theatre helps justice-involved youth find their voices and resolve old traumas by making them the stars of the show.

Arizona Farm Gives Refuge From Pain, for Man and Beast Alike

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From AP News: There is no talk atĀ Selah CarefarmĀ of ending the pain of loss, just of building the emotional muscle to handle it.

Deron Drumm – Short Bio

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Deron Drumm is the Executive Director of Advocacy Unlimited, the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Rights Protection...

Worried About a Coronavirus Summer Slump? Boost Kidsā€™ Brainpower With Nature

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From National Geographic: Time spent outdoors has been linked with improved attention spans, better memory, and enhanced executive function.