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  • Welcome to the City of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Steve Volk

    August 23, 2012 |

    Philadelphia Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    When kids grow up in violence-ridden areas, the psychological stress they endure can have impacts mimicking PTSD symptoms and often leads to less resiliency when it comes to joining gangs. Although there is no quick fix for this phenomenon, a program for at-risk kids in Philadelphia is turning to talk therapy in hopes of changing the direction of at least a few kids in the area.

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  • For Weight Loss, a Recipe of Teamwork and Trust

    Tina Rosenberg

    November 15, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Irving, Texas

    While weight loss can be challenging to maintain, different structures are being created to help. Certain support groups, financial incentives, and tough love are proving to be effective.

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  • The Health Coach You Know

    Tina Rosenberg

    March 04, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    It's unusual for health programs to find it financially beneficial to send a home visitor regularly to help patients. But medical programs in various parts of the United States are experimenting with using peer groups to help people stick to their treatment plans, and it is working.

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