Written By: Isaiah Curiel-Gomez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICALTrauma? Psychological trauma can be defined as “a deeply disturbing experience that impacts a person’s physical or psychological safety and well-being to the degree that it impedes their ability to function in the world. It involves an overwhelming level of stress that […]
Written By: Lissette Lopez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ¿SABES QUE TAN IMPORTANTE es la salud mental? La salud mental a menudo ha sido un tema rodeado de silencio, estigma y falta de información. Sin embargo, cuidar de nuestra mente es tan esencial como cuidar de nuestro cuerpo. Hablar de salud mental no […]
Written By: Bradley Chamberlin, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY(CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for mental illness that has risen in popularity since it was first developed in the 1960s (Chand et al., 2023). Since then, CBT has been used to treat a variety of mental disorders, including anxiety disorders. Furthermore, […]
Written By: Jennifer Molina, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHEN PEOPLEthink of child abuse, they often picture bruises, harsh words, or sexual violation. These forms of abuse are deeply harmful and life-altering. But what many don’t realize is that neglect can sometimes leave even deeper scars on the brain than physical, sexual, or […]
Written By: Osvaldo Muro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program FOR TODAY’S TEENS, the digital word is not separate from “real life”. Much of their social experience is shaped by artificial intelligence, particularly the algorithms that decide what shows up in their feeds. Whether it’s TikTok recommendations or Instagram’s “Explore” page, AI is constantly […]
Written By: Connor Freeh, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Adolescent Substance Addiction Treatment Program WHY HARM REDUCTION?Harm reduction is concerned with keeping people alive. Sobriety is included under the umbrella of harm reduction and for some, is ultimately the goal. Harm reduction understands that substance use is sometimes a long and difficult path to recovery with […]
