healthcare crisis has garnered news headlines and political attention, but an equally alarming crisis is ongoing in long-term care (LTC)

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Recently, our Managing Director, Dr Warren Larkin, sat down with Dennis Relojo-Howell from Psychreg for an insightful conversation about trauma-informed care…

Keywords Arukah Project, trauma-informed care, emotional freedom techniques, prison rehabilitation, mental health, adverse childhood experiences, somatic techniques, community support, wellbeing, resilience   Summary   The conversation centres…

Commissioner develops guidelines and panel to address gun violence and community healing.

The temporal relationship between childhood trauma and personality status using the ICD‐11 classification was examined in 75 adults (65%F) aged between 19 and 72 selected by constrained procedure to…

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as violence, substance use, and family disruption disproportionately affect youth in urban communities, increasing the risk of emotional and behavioral challenges. Social-emotional learning (SEL) and trauma-informed programming are effective strategies for mitigating these effects, fostering resilience, and promoting mental well-being. Game-based learning has emerged as a promising, engaging method for delivering SEL content. STRYV365 developed Brain Agents, a trauma-informed, game-based SEL intervention aimed at improving emotional regulation, coping strategies, and interpersonal skills among students in grades 5 through 9. Objective: This study explored students’ experiences with and perceptions of Brain Agents, evaluating its effectiveness in fostering SEL skills and resilience across four diverse urban schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Methods: A cluster-randomized, incomplete block factorial crossover design was implemented from 2022 to 2024. Of 1,626 eligible students, 329 (20%) had caregiver consent and student assent. Among these, 180 students in grades 5-9 played Brain Agents at school over 4-5 weeks, for an average of 10 sessions and 23 minutes per session. SEL-related outcomes were assessed using surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Qualitative data were analyzed using Dedoose software, with thematic coding conducted by multiple coders to ensure reliability. Results: Student demographics included 59% Black/African American, 35% White, 7% Hispanic/Latino, and 69% economically disadvantaged. Baseline surveys revealed that 74% of students had experienced the death of someone close, 56% had a close contact incarcerated, and 14% reported feeling nervous or anxious daily. Strengths included 83% of students reporting life satisfaction and 66% able to calm down when upset. Game performance data from 328 students indicated varying levels of achievement with a median of three missions completed, four stars earned, eight positive energies collected, and two crew members rescued. Grades 7–8 had highest engagement, while grade 9 students had lowest participation. Qualitative analysis from 62 participants identified eight core themes: qualities of most pride, neighborhood relationships, challenges in life, emotions associated with loss of control, coping strategies, future goals, experiences with Brain Agents, and suggestions to improve the game. Students most frequently cited anger as a cause of emotional dysregulation and named coping strategies such as self-calming, asking for help, and perseverance. Feedback on Brain Agents highlighted improved focus, emotional control, and critical thinking, with younger students more positively engaged. Suggested improvements included better graphics, more customization, and cooperative play. Conclusions: Brain Agents was positively received by students, particularly those in earlier grades, and demonstrated potential as an effective trauma-informed SEL tool. The findings support the role of game-based interventions in enhancing resilience and emotional intelligence among youth exposed to adversity. Broader implementation may extend benefits to diverse student populations and settings. Clinical Trial: Not applicable

A critical review of relevant research suggests that substance use services for individuals working in the sex industry must be flexible, non-judgmental, and responsive to the complex needs of this gr...

We are pleased to announce our new course on trauma-informed care. Working in palliative and end-of-life care, you will encounter people affected by trauma – whether your patients, their families and ...

When trauma and abuse are disclosed, counselors need to know how to help and heal. Please review AIHCP's Behavioral Health Certifications