Stress: Simple reaction to stress. Teeth Grinding.

          Sleep Disorders Health Center

Teeth Grinding and Sleep (Sleep Bruxism)

Most people probably grind and clench their teeth during sleep from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis, the teeth can be damaged and other complications can arise, such as jaw muscle discomfort or TMJ pain.

Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?

Although the causes of bruxism are not really known, several factors may be involved. Stressful situations, an abnormal bite, and crooked or missing teeth appear to contribute.

Can Teeth Grinding Be Prevented?

Teeth grinding can be prevented with the use of a mouth guard. The mouth guard, supplied by a dentist, can fit over the teeth to prevent teeth from grinding against each other. Stress reduction and other lifestyle modifications, including the avoidance of alcohol and caffeine, may also be helpful.

Further Reading:

• What Wears Down Your Teeth
• Bruxism and TM Disorders-Related Information
• Bruxism and TM Disorders-Credits
• Are You Grinding Your Way to Sleep Apnea?
• Do You Grind Your Teeth During Sleep?
• Treatment for Teeth Grinding
• Bruxism and TM Disorders-Topic Overview
• See All Tooth Grinding/Bruxism Topics

DHHS - SAMHSA. Defining Trauma – Give Us Your Feedback

Defining Trauma – Give Us Your Feedback

10 December 2012 No Comment

 

Increasingly, multiple federal agencies representing various service sectors have recognized the impact of trauma on the children, adults, and families they serve.  In 2011, in its strategic action plan, SAMHSA designated Trauma as one of its key initiatives.  This led SAMHSA to revisit its trauma-related concepts and programming and their applicability not only to behavioral health but to other related fields.

In May 2012, after an extensive literature and policy review, SAMHSA convened a group of national experts to assist in the development of a working definition of trauma and trauma-informed approaches, and principles and guidelines for implementing a trauma-informed approach to services.  The experts included trauma survivors, practitioners from multiple fields, researchers and policy makers.

SAMHSA is now seeking input from the public and is inviting those interested in this issue to read and provide feedback on the complete concept paper, SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Trauma and Principles and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach.

The feedback forum will be open from the period beginning Monday, December 10^th and ending at midnight Eastern Time on Friday, December 21^st 2012.  This forum will provide an open and transparent process by which stakeholders can offer their comments about the definitions, principles and guidelines and suggestions on how they can be improved.

Feedback received on the forum is an important part of the public dialogue on this issue. Your feedback will be carefully considered in the shaping of the definitions of trauma and trauma-informed approach, the principles, and the guidelines of a trauma-informed approach.

Process for Public Feedback: For ease of review, the paper is divided into three sections. Each section has a separate link and unique forum to provide comments and, if you wish, to vote on comment offered by others.  You have up to 10 votes to endorse other comment and you may revise your votes throughout the comment period. 

The links to the 3 parts are:

1. Definition of Trauma
2. A Trauma-Informed Approach
3. Guidelines for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

SAMHA looks forward to receiving your feedback. Thank you.

http://blog.samhsa.gov/2012/12/10/defining-trauma-give-us-your-feedback/