Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch is a recent graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Neuroscience, where her thesis was on learning, memory and attention deficits in female college-age sexual assault survivors with post-traumatic stress disorder. For the past three years, she was the senior co-editor of the Feminist Scholarship Review and Women Unite! at the Trinity College Women and Gender Resource Action Center.
Elizabeth is an advocate for women’s health, lobbying on Congress for reproductive health rights. In addition, she is a Connecticut certified sexual assault crisis counselor. Her work has appeared in Campus Progress, EmpowHer, The Women’s International Perspective, Feminist Review, Girlistic, ChickSpeak and Della Donna, and she regularly writes for Demand Studios and is the Hartford Women’s Health Examiner.
Latest Articles
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What are the Symptoms of a Concussion from Brain Swelling?
When a person sustains a concussion, a type of head injury, brain swelling can occur, which can cause different symptoms, such as a loss of consciousness.
Aug 12, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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Beta Blockers for Anxiety: Usage, Contraindications and Overdose
Besides treating heart problems, beta blockers can help with the physical signs of anxiety, such as tremors, rapid breathing and a racing heartbeat.
Aug 5, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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Information on Opioid Abuse: Oxycodone, Morphine and Hydrocodone
Opioids, like oxycodone, morphine and hydrocodone, carry a high potential for abuse. Besides reducing pain, these medications can also cause euphoria.
Jul 29, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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Types of Child Abuse: Emotional, Sexual, Physical and Neglect
Child abuse is a serious problem-it can affect them physically and psychologically. Four types of child abuse exist, which all can affect the child.
Jul 24, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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Information on Methylphenidate and Amphetamine Abuse
While stimulant drugs like methylphenidate and amphetamine can improve symptoms in ADHD patients, they also have a high potential for abuse.
Jul 18, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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The Effects of Childhood Abuse into Adulthood
Abuse during childhood, whether physical, emotional, sexual or neglect, can have lasting effects on the victim's health and behavior.
Jun 29, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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Deep Brain Stimulation for the Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's
By targeting the subthalamic nucleus or globus pallidus interna, deep brain stimulation can help with the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Jun 22, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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The Different Types of Incest: Parental, Sibling, Adult & Covert
Incest is a physically and emotionally damaging form of sexual assault, in which the child's trust is violated by a family member.
Jun 15, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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CNS Depressant Prescription Drug Abuse
The Office of National Drug Control Policy points out that CNS depressants are one of the most abused prescription medications.
Jun 9, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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Medication Options for Dementia
A neurological condition, dementia affects patients' cognitive abilities. Dementia medications can help with the symptoms of the disorder.
Jun 4, 2010
- Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
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