PTSD and the Amygdala’s Fear Regulating Function

An interesting piece of research throwing further light on the role of the Amygdala and it’s fear regulating function. Interestingly the authors suggest that the size of the amygdala may predict vulnerability to PTSD>

PTSD linked to smaller brain area regulating fear response.

Filed under: trauma

Young People who Die in Custody

An important report from the Prison Reform Trust:

http://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk/Portals/0/Documents/Fatally%20Flawed.pdf

Filed under: Impact Training, Other Mental Health, self-harm, Suicide, trauma, Violence, Custody, self-harm, Suicide, Violence, young people, youth

Self-harm, Risk and the Penal System

It can only get better! Follow the link below for more information.

http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/publications/inspectorate-reports/hmipris/thematic-reports-and-research-publications/per-thematic.pdf

Filed under: Impact Training, Other Mental Health, self-harm, Suicide, Assessment, Custody, police, prisons, Risk, self-harm