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…voice and that are in distressed social and economic circumstances, the probability increases. The emergence of terrorism will also be greatly enhanced if the culture has a belief system that celebrates murder/suicide in their religious or political systems and that revere the martyr who dies for the cause as a noble goal. In some cases, the state itself may sponsor terrorism in addition to individual groups. Those distressed societies that have a…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…ritical incidents happening to others. – Third, persons may be traumatized by being told of violent acts. Trauma surgeons may be victims of violence and experience psychological trauma by direct violent acts, by witnessing the aftermath of violence in the patients that they receive, and/or they can be traumatized by taking a statement of the present problem or a detailed medical history. Good physical and mental health is comprised of reasonable m…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…ternational Review of Social Psychiatry, 2013, 59: 377-90. 2. Flannery, R. B. Jr. “News Reporters and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of the Literature, 2011-2020.” Psychiatric Quarterly, 2022, 93:151-59. 3. Flannery, R. B. Jr. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The Victim’s Guide to Healing and Recovery. [Italic] Second Edition. [LINK] Riverdale, NY: American Mental Health Foundation, 2012. 4. Flannery, R. B., Jr. The Assaulted Staff Action P…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…iam Van Ornum, Ph.D., FAPA To learn more about the history of AMHF, click here. From June 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019, The American Mental Health Foundation was proudly recognized as an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Fiscal-and-governance transparency in support of the Mission Statement (see above) continue as this organization had under the BBB. The Donate page of this site lists (scroll down) the latest federal and New…
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…pplications: AMHF expects a higher rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in 2017. The AMHF mission and accomplishments are outstanding for a nonprofit of this scale. One of the first philanthropic organizations of its kind in the world, AMHF is committed to growth, expansion, and extension of its mission and research in a way that will benefit individuals and society, particularly focusing on the specific emotional needs and issues confront…
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Evander Lomke
…c reduction in SIDS deaths [1]. These strategies have included placing the baby on his or her back during sleep, keeping the baby’s head uncovered, and keeping the child smoke-free in utero and after birth. Immunization has not been found related to SIDS. There is another medical condition that also results in unexpected deaths but is less well known in the general medical community and among the public. It is the sudden unexpected death among per…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…ers. Networks refers to those groupings of people in which we are embedded by birth, schooling, work, community activities, and social standing. Buffers are caring attachments that are not in our networks but whom we draw upon for assistance in dealing with specific stressors (e.g. an accountant at tax preparation time). Research has repeatedly shown that caring attachments reduce stress and lengthen lifespan. Developing a Meaningful Purpose in Li…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…se interventions that can reduce this suffering. References 1. Flannery R. B. Jr. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The Victim’s Guide to Healing and Recovery. Second Edition. New York, NY: American Mental Health Foundation, 2012. 2. Pennebaker, J. W. Opening Up: The Healing Power of Confiding in Others. New York, NY: Morrow, 1990 3. Siegal, D. J. The Developing Mind: Toward a Neurobiology of Interpersonal Experience. New York, NY: Guilford, 1…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…edition. Riverdale, NY: American Mental Health Association, 2012. Raymond B. Flannery Jr., Ph.D., FACLP, a licensed clinical psychologist, is Associate Professor of Psychology (Part Time), Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School and Adjunct Professor of Psychology (Part-Time), the Woods College of Advancing Studies,…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…substance abuse, and interpersonal-skills deficiencies can increase the probability of recurrence. Often overlooked is a past history of untreated PTSD in both assailant and victim. Clinical depression is often present in many, if not all, family members. The care provider may want to begin with a history of violence assessment [7]. A sound history of past violence, episodes of anger and the like are important information for assessing the present…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…e children are at increased risk. Included here are congenitally malformed babies, children with special needs or physical/developmental delays, illegitimate children, and unwanted children. Warning Signs. These various malicious violent acts leave signs of abuse that should be known by health care providers of all disciplines. These signs do not necessarily indicate child abuse but should be examined in detail, especially if the given explanation…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…he subject up to the minute drawn from Dr. Flannery’s other groundbreaking books. Flannery is among those at the forefront, studying the effects of violence and posttraumatic stress disorder. The information here highlights the significant findings in this research, over the past quarter-century, on the topics of psychological trauma, PTSD, and its victims. Writing on Flannery’s Preventing Youth Violence, child psychiatrist Marcia Scott, M.D., say…
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…e Future: Building Donors, Grant Applications: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is processing their analysis and rating of AMHF, which is expected in November 2015. The AMHF mission and accomplishments are outstanding for a nonprofit of this scale, and the BBB findings are expected to be high. One of the first philanthropic organizations of its kind in the world, AMHF is committed to growth, expansion, and extension of its mission and research in…
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Evander Lomke
…f Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 2006, 256, 174-86. 2. Flannery, R. B, Jr. Preventing Youth Violence Before It Begins. Riverdale, NY: American Mental Health Foundation, 2022. 3. Perry, B. “Childhood Experience and the Expression of Genetic Potential: What Childhood Neglect Tells Us about Nature and Nurture.” Brain and Mind, 2002, 3, 79-100. 4. Provenzi, L., Montirosso, R., Tronick, E. Editorial: “Risk and Protective Factors Associated with…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…ulding, J. A., and Simpson, G. New York: Free Press, 1951. 5. Flannery, R. B. Jr. Violence in America: Coping with Drugs, Distressed Families, Inadequate Schooling, and Acts of Hate. Riverdale, NY: American Mental Health Fdn, 1997, 2012. 6. Curry, O. S., Mullins, D. A., Waterhouse, H. “Is It Good to Cooperate? Testing the Theory of Morality-as-Cooperation in 60 Societies.” Current Anthropology, 2019, 60: 47-69. 7. Baldoni, T. A., VanderWeele, T. J…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…y People Do Bad Things, with Strategies to Reduce that Risk “Shootings. Stabbings. Rapes. Acts of terror. All to many of us think that these can’t happen wherever we might happen to live, work and play. But they do. However, are these truly random events? Can this violence ever be stopped? Can it be prevented? Can we at least reduce the risk? Violence… examines the subject through key chapters revised as necessary to bring the subject up to the mi…
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Evander Lomke
…what has happened and learn from it so that, if it happens again, you will be better prepared to cope. However, most victims find the memories understandably unpleasant and find ways to put them out of mind. The third set of symptoms is the avoidant symptoms. Included here is the victim’s desire to avoid the specific thoughts, feelings, activities or situations associated with the traumatic event. If the traumatic event is left untreated, over tim…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…e research and goals of AMHF: Erich Fromm, Dr.Stefan de Schill, Dr.Raymond B.Flannery Jr., Dr. Henry Kellerman, Dr. David J. Gavin, Dr.Joanne H. Gavin, and Dr.James Campbell Quick are its authors to date. Some of the best-selling titles are Beyond Freud, The Heart of Man, The Pathology of Normalcy, and The Revolution of Hope by Fromm; Crucial Choices—Crucial Changes: The Resurrection of Psychotherapy by de Schill; The Assaulted Staff Action Progra…
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Evander Lomke
…the answer to this question came from the work of John Bowlby, MD (2). Bowlby believed that infants were born to interact socially as a way of ensuring survival. He observed that if a contented child were left by his or her mother, the child cried out in protest, and that, if the mother did not return, the child became depressed and detached. This disruption interrupted normal growth and a variety of problems emerged over time. Bowlby called this…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…is to help professionals deal with the rising tide of individuals who require better, more-intensive care. In 2009, under the American Mental Health Foundation imprint, watch for The Violent Person by Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr. Dr. Flannery is a nationally recognized expert on PTSD and stress-management, He is associated with Harvard University, and the author of many books and hundreds of scientific articles….
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Evander Lomke
…) Relaxation Instructions (B) Guidelines for Aerobic Exercises Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr. is a licensed clinical psychologist; Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is the author of 7 books. In 2005, Dr. Flannery received a lifetime achievement award for excellence in crisis intervention researc…
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…o not automatically lead to violence: This is part of the stigma attached to the words “mental health.” Salon published this incisive interview with Liza Long, the parent of a troubled child, knowingly titling it “I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother.” Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr., of Harvard University, has been on the cutting edge for more than twenty years, and is published by American Mental Health Foundation Books. Dr. Flannery has written extensively on…
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Evander Lomke
…uffers. Networks are the interpersonal groupings that we find ourselves in by birth, marriage, occupation, and/or community. These networks provide an array of individuals who support and assist us in a variety of life-tasks. Buffers are specific individuals with skills not found in the network and are called to help with a specific task. Examples might include a clergy person for a marriage service, a tax accountant, or a tradesperson for a speci…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
…October 23, 2009, but now available) of The Violent Person by Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr. The many worthwhile topics included Addictive Behavior, Aging, Behavior Analysis, Child Abuse, Clinical and Consulting Psychology, Assessment and Diagnosis, Geriatrics, Schizophrenia, Group Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Counseling, Disaster/Crises, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Violence and Aggression, and Suicide. I was privileged to be able to talk with con…
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William Van Ornum, Ph.D.
…ted to the events of that day, slowed her down to a walk. She managed to hobble to the thirtieth floor before she had to limp along. The firefighters came upon her. She begged them to go on alone without her or their lives would be lost. They wouldn’t hear of it and began to assist her down the remaining floors. Eventually, they had to carry her. Time was of the essence. When they reached the second floor, they heard a series of repeated crashes a…
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
This week brings a big welcome to Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr. of Harvard Medical School, whose expertise in many fields including stress and violence prevention is greatly needed. It is also the time of year for the football season to be getting underway and for baseball season to reach a sometimes-fevered high of playoffs, pennants, and a World Series that in some years past has lasted until November. Seeing that Dr. Flannery has written two exc…
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William Van Ornum, Ph.D.
…hy People Do Bad Things, with Strategies to Reduce the Risk by Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr. What are the answers? Where is the hope? Flannery has been researching the causes and effects of violence for a quarter of a century. This new book, geared toward general readers as well as professionals, explains what is understood about violence—its psychological and social underpinnings—and shows ways to reduce the risk. This timely book will be available…
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Evander Lomke
…MHF) is the exclusive publisher of the works of PTSD-authority Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr. Pictured is the first edition (1999, second edition 2022: the link in the short paragraph above) of Dr. Flannery’s books that is issued to help save lives. AMHF has blogged on the topic earlier, especially as it related to the Sandy Hook murders of five years ago. Regarding the latest killer, Nikolas Cruz, all the warning signs were there: obvious and transp…
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Evander Lomke
…57, 159 Bipolar Disorder, 102 Body language (posture), 139-40 Boredom, 153 Bowlby, John, 45, 124 Brain anatomy, 36-38, 52, 53, 55, 67 chemicals in, 46, 68-70 physical trauma, 52, 102, 104 practice case examples, 171-72, 173, 176-77 psychiatric illnesses, 98, 99 psychological trauma, 65, 77-79 right brain activities, 155 safety guidelines, 41 Brainwashing in domestic violence, 89, 90 Breslow, Lester, 156-57, 159 Broca’s Area (b…
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This new book, by Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr., is the first of several planned titles from AMHF Books as an Audio title. Order on this link today! Of the print and ebook (Kindle) editions, Midwest Book Review, in part, praises: “Impressively informed and informative, thoroughly “reader friendly” in organization and presentation. Coping with Anxiety in an Age of Terrorism is an extraordinary and urgently recommended addition to both community and…
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Evander Lomke
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