An estimated 2 million times a year, people with serious mental health issues are jailed or incarcerated in the United States. Women are disproportionately affected, twice as often as men. For this population, incarceration can exacerbate pre-existing symptoms, says Carolina Estevez, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Miami. “Often, incarcerated people receive inadequate medical care and mental health treatment,” says Dr. Estevez. “This lack of access to appropriate care can cause conditions to worsen over time. » She adds that the stigma this population faces from staff and peers can lead to increased psychological distress. In fact, 63% of incarcerated people…
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Everybody Loves snack, so why not get plenty of health benefits from these delicious snacks if we can? Dr. Ian Smith’s book Burn, melt, shred has plenty of recipes, including these low-cost snack ideas that taste delicious and will keep you full for hours. And if you’re looking for another one of Dr. Ian’s other favorite recipes from the book, he shares his economic chile that you are sure to love. 1. Tomatoes with cheese This is an option that children will love it as much as adults will, and they are incredibly simple to make. “You just take plum…
IIf there’s a wonderland filled with health problems, monsters, and miraculous concoctions, Mike Adams is building it. And its mirror is the Internet. Much has been written recently about online “echo chambers”: the idea that we are served on the Internet with sites and recommendations that reinforce our pre-existing beliefs. If you watch a lot of science videos on YouTube, follow a lot of scientists on Twitter, and regularly Google science questions, your online experience will move away from neutral because search results, article sorting, and recommendations will be adapted to your professional. -scientific position. This is an echo chamber…
A good self-help book is written with the aim and intention of providing solutions to personal problems or challenges and improving health. self-esteem. For women, the book’s content should speak to the unique challenges and experiences women face in life. Even though the goal of a self-help book is to focus on improvements and problem-solving options, the writing should still be well-done and entertaining. A good self-help book should provide an enjoyable and engaging reading experience, even if the subject matter is heavy or difficult. The author should also have experience with the subject of the book, whether through education,…
Social media seems to be full of videos of millennials comparing their parenting approach to that of their baby boomer parents. There’s no doubt that this generation is distinct from their parents, and one woman perfectly summed up another topic that baby boomers and millennials can’t agree on.Kristen Knutson recently did a light-hearted skit about mental health, which she called a “forbidden subject” in the caption. The footage shows Knutson wearing glasses while recounting a conversation that presumably took place between her and her mother.So far, the comical yet perfectly accurate video has garnered two million views on Instagram. Using…
Cottage cheese sometimes gets a bad rap, but this creamy, curdled ingredient is an absolute delight in so many fantastic recipes. Although frequently served cold and accompanied by fruit for breakfast or snack, this dairy product is also surprisingly good for cooking and baking. In fact, cottage cheese can be just as versatile an ingredient as yogurt or cream cheese for the home chef. And you don’t necessarily have to be a fan of the content in its original form either. Even if its unique texture is not typically your favorite enjoyed on its own, you’ll find that the right…
Dancing lemur/Flickr The tragic death of Steve Jobs may have added new urgency to Edzard Ernst’s work. In October 2003, when Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he turned not to conventional medicine but to acupuncture, macrobiotic diets and visits to a spiritualist, delaying surgery that he said some doctors, could have saved his life. About ten years before this diagnosis, Ernst, an award-winning doctor based in the United Kingdom, had begun building an evidence base for alternative therapies. Since then, Ernst has become the world’s first professor of complementary medicine at the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter, England, and…
Neurodivergent people are more likely to suffer from a mental health problem, such as anxiety or depression. Lou Campbell explains how organizations can help improve wellbeing and encourage strategies to regulate mental health. Neurodiversity is increasingly at the heart of discussions on inclusion and support for employees. However, in the rush to understand neurodivergence, important details are being overlooked that will impact individuals, their mental health, and their ability to engage at work. In my work as a mental health professional and neurodiversity specialist, I see the intersectionality of neurodivergence and mental health issues every day, and it is a…
Full-day spa rituals are a major wellness trend for 2023.getty Wellness trends look a little different from year to year. In 2022, we took our girly walks, ate our powdered greens, talked about our mental health struggles on social media, and tried to quietly quit our jobs in the name of less stress. So, what’s on the horizon for next year? The fact is that there are endless practices you can use to improve your well-being and feel better. But next year, some noteworthy strategies are poised to explode into the wellness world — and knowing what’s in store can…
CPK may be famous for its BBQ Chicken Pizza, but it’s the unsung hero of their menu. An exuberant jumble of lettuce, chickpeas, turkey, salami, tomatoes, cheese and a mustard-herb Italian dressing, this is a salad that might actually tempt us to ditch the pizza.Get the CPK Italian Chopped Salad Recipe.