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Bullying and Depression By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Bullying is a serious issue that affects millions of children, teenagers, and adults worldwide. It can have long-lasting psychological and emotional effects on its victims, including depression and suicidal ideation. Understanding the relationship between bullying, depression, and suicide is essential in developing effective prevention […]
2023-04-05 Raincoats, Undies, School Uniforms: Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’? Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat. Just how much risk is still not clear, but toxic chemicals have been found in hundreds of consumer […]
Basic Counselling Skills and Their Usefulness – Empathy, Acceptance, Warmth and Genuineness This essay explains the three essential qualities needed to become a good counsellor. The first part looks at Empathy, the second part Acceptance and Warmth (unconditional positive regard) and finally Genuineness (Congruence ). Carl Rogers suggests that these three basic […]
How to Quit Smoking on Your Terms (StatePoint) When you quit smoking you can lower your risk for a number of serious health problems, including lung disease, lung cancer and heart disease. But kicking the habit isn’t easy, especially if you’ve smoked for a long time. The good news is that despite the […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-04-05 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]
2023-04-04 States Step In as Telehealth and Clinic Patients Get Blindsided by Hospital Fees Markian Hawryluk When Brittany Tesso’s then-3-year-old son, Roman, needed an evaluation for speech therapy in 2021, his pediatrician referred him to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora. With in-person visits on hold due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Tessos met […]
2023-04-02 FDA Evaluates ‘Safety Concerns’ Over Dental Devices Featured in KHN-CBS Investigation Anna Werner, CBS News and Brett Kelman In the wake of a KHN-CBS News investigation, the FDA on Thursday said it is “evaluating safety concerns” over the use of a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients. […]
2023-04-03 Book Review: How Misinformation Acts Like a Virus by Christie Aschwanden In the early months of 2022, U.S. intelligence officials announced that Russian propagandists were preparing to release a fake video and images that purported to show Ukrainian aggression as a pretext for Russia’s planned invasion. “The goal of these campaigns was not to […]
Sugar and Mental Health By Editorial Team AI Sugar consumption can have several negative effects on both physical and mental health. Here are some of the ways sugar can impact mental and brain health: Mood swings: Consuming sugar can lead to a sudden spike in blood sugar levels, followed by a […]
2023-04-03 In Texas, Medicaid Coverage Ends Soon After Childbirth. Will Lawmakers Allow More Time? Elena Rivera, KERA Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which offered her a small stipend to live on but no health coverage. […]