July-September - Volume 11, Number 3 (2023)
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE: UTILIZING THE FLASH TECHNIQUE FOR ADDRESSING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS IN CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS
Demir Aylin
Childhood trauma is a global public health concern, with substantial prevalence and severe consequences for mental health. This abstract summarizes the alarming statistics provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding physical and sexual abuse among women and adolescents. It highlights that childhood traumas contribute significantly to psychological and neurological disorders, accounting for a substantial burden of disease worldwide. A specific focus is placed on childhood traumas' link to various mental disorders, including dissociation, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, psychotic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. The abstract underlines the gravity of childhood traumas and their far-reaching implications for individuals' mental...
SWEET SOLUTIONS FOR ANEMIA: SUGAR CANE HONEY VERSUS IRON SUPPLEMENTS IN PRESCHOOLERS' HEALTH
da Silva Santos João
Iron deficiency (ID) and anemia remain pressing public health concerns, affecting populations across both developed and developing nations. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 40% of preschool children are estimated to suffer from anemia, with this age group being particularly vulnerable due to their high iron requirements driven by rapid growth. Various risk factors contribute to iron deficiency anemia (IDA), including low birth weight, excessive cow's milk consumption, insufficient dietary iron intake, low socioeconomic status, and frequent infections, all of which can deplete iron stores and increase the likelihood of ID. Importantly, ID can lead to adverse consequences such...