Publications by authors named "Marian Selby"
Article Synopsis
- The ACEs study highlights the link between childhood abuse, neglect, and family issues with later physical and mental health problems in women, particularly during pregnancy.
- Pregnant women with higher Adverse Childhood Experiences are more likely to report symptoms of depression, anxiety, and substance use, with nearly 25% of participants indicating four or more ACEs.
- Resilience in these women may reduce the negative impact of household dysfunction on mental health symptoms, suggesting that fostering resilience could be beneficial in perinatal care.
The Louisiana Rural Trauma Services Center was established to provide, improve, and enhance urgently needed assessment, treatment, crisis management, and consultation services for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events in three rural southeastern Louisiana parishes. The purpose of this study is to describe the process of implementing the rural school-based trauma treatment program and to evaluate its effectiveness in 115 students. Through attention to process including the three-tiered approach of relationship building, trauma training, and trauma services, the school-based trauma treatment program proved effective in reducing trauma symptoms.
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