School of Thought 2.0 (Logo by Parkersburg South High School student Rayna Short) STUDENT PRESENTATION: School of Thought was written by Parkersburg South High School sophomore Riley Kerns. Riley is a member of the creative writing team and enjoys drawing, reading, traveling, and spending time with family. *** Mental health is a subject that has not always been easy to discuss. It’s just within my generation that we’re starting to recognize mental health and talk about it. Twenty, forty, and even sixty years ago, people didn’t take talking about issues like depression or anxiety seriously. Many…
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With the theme of International Women’s Day (IWD) “Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress”, a health conference on the theme “Women’s Health and Cancer Prevention” was organized by the Unity Hospital, Mangaluru, delivered by the famous Gynecologist of Unity Hospital, Dr. Sharon Rasquinha on 8th March 2024 at 11:30 AM. EXPECT LIFE at UNITY HOSPITAL serving the Society since 1978! Mangaluru: The United Nations has designated the theme for 2024 as “Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress,” with a focus on combating economic disempowerment. Through this campaign, there is a strong focus on recognizing the importance of diversity and empowerment in various…
Know the signs of depression. Recognize the symptoms of anxiety. Pay attention to your friend’s mood swings. Efforts have been made to raise awareness about mental health for decades, and now the topic is ubiquitous. It’s topping the charts on social media sites, and everyone from celebrities to politicians to sports superstars are talking about it more openly. At the same time, it appears that our overall mental health is worsening, as more and more people report having mental health problems. In this episode, we explore how the field of mental health is evolving and adapting. We’ll find out what…
The pandemic has pushed stress to historic levels. Here are healthy ways for children and teens to cope. Last updated: October 19, 2022 Creation date: October 24, 2019 7 minutes of reading
How can the BRAC para-counsellor initiative ensure good mental health for communities?Thus, BRAC has taken two crucial initiatives. The first is the “humanitarian play lab model”. Working with Rohingya children in Cox’s Bazar, we identified a major problem: the children live lives marked by the trauma of the violence they experienced. We had to take care of their mental health before we could focus on their education. This is why we launched this initiative as a pilot project, and discussions are currently underway to replicate our “Humanitarian Gaming Lab Model” in refugee camps around the world, as it may be…
Much research has been developed in recent years to explain many facets of willpower. Most researchers who study self-control do so with one obvious goal in mind: how to strengthen willpower? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as research suggests, what can be done to conserve it? Avoiding temptation is an effective tactic for maintaining self-control. In Walter Mischel’s marshmallow study (in which preschoolers were given the choice between eating one marshmallow immediately or waiting an indefinite amount of time for two marshmallows), children who looked directly at the treat were less likely to eat it. resist that of…
We’re almost a month into a new year and one of our Year after year resolutions are to eat healthier. It’s time to start taking this goal of healthy eating seriously, not only to lose weight, but to become healthier overall. Part of that might mean cutting out your mom’s carne asadas or delicious chilaquiles, but instead getting creative and putting on a a healthy twist on traditional Latin American recipes. Healthy Latin American dishes may sound like an oxymoron, but many bloggers and chefs are showing us how to achieve the seemingly impossible. Here’s a look at some of…
Mental health affects people of all ages. Research shows that one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness or problem in a given year. The City of Mississauga would like to remind residents that it is never too late to take care of their mental health. Through ongoing discussions about mental health, the goal is to normalize conversations around this important topic. The more we talk about mental health, the easier it becomes for people to access the resources they need that can help them. We must end the stigma. Mental health practices Below are some positive mental…
Get creative this St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy a plant-based menu that’s tasty and healthy to boot. We’ve rounded up a mix of traditional Irish recipes, as well as others that feature the popular St. Patrick’s Day color: green! Nothing beats shepherd’s pie when it comes to comfort food, and this vegetarian version from Cathy Fisher is one to consider. The sweet, almost spicy flavor of fresh thyme adds a tantalizing touch to the saucy base of umami-rich mushrooms and vegetables. A little mashed potato is used to thicken the filling, while the rest is smoothed on top and cooked…
1 of 5 | According to cardiologist Dr Sandeer Al-Kindi, people with mental health conditions can reduce their risk of physical illnesses by eating a healthy diet and exercising. Photo courtesy of University Hospitals NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (UPI) — Research linking mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety to physical illnesses, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, has raised an important question: Can people think they are sick? The answer is that it’s complicated, experts told UPI. Given the number of people affected by these disorders, the medical research community is increasingly interested in how they can affect…