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Do male and female brains process depression differently?
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareMajor depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, carrying with it the heaviest burden of disability among mental and behavioral disorders. In 2015, an estimated 16.1 million (6.7 percent) adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in the previous year.
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How vitamins play a role in your mood
Heather Linderfelt Mental HealthcareMost of us try to keep healthy, but even the healthiest of people develop circumstances that reduce their vitamin levels, which can lead to feeling blue. It is well known that deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can affect your mental health. Three of the most important are vitamin D, vitamin B and vitamin C.
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Parents and educators: There is a new app to watch out for
Brian Stack EducationAs we embarked on back-to-school season last fall, a 16-year-old girl named Natalie Hampton from Sherman Oaks, California, was winning over the hearts of parents and educators alike for the launch of her free app Sit With Us.
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Ohio study examines effectiveness of opioid guidelines
Scott G. Weiner Medical & Allied HealthcareIn the face of the ongoing tragedy of the current U.S. opioid epidemic, multiple groups are attempting to create guidelines that influence opioid prescribing behavior. From hospitals to state governments, from the CDC to physician specialty societies, guidelines are being produced, as they are easy and inexpensive to create and don't require legislation or enforcement.
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Are you making your employees’ mental health a priority?
Christina Nava Mental HealthcareRecently on Twitter, a woman shared an email she received from her CEO after informing him that she would be taking two sick days off work to focus on her mental health. The CEO responded by thanking her for shedding light on the importance of mental healthcare.
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How violent environments disrupt sleep
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareTeens experience changes in sleep as part of normal development during puberty. Adapting to the need for more sleep and shifting circadian rhythms can make the normal developmental transition in sleep patterns difficult.
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How can we heal the healers?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe prevalence of burnout among physicians in the United States is at an alarming level. Although practicing medicine may be highly fulfilling and meaningful, U.S. physicians suffer more burnout, manifesting as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, than other American workers.
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Schools across the US fighting to stamp out bullying
Bambi Majumdar EducationTo combat a particular aspect of bullying, the Minnesota Department of Education made news with its recent announcement that it will provide the region's schools with a transgender "toolkit." The district's advisory council on bullying prevention and intervention efforts has approved a set of "tools" to create and support inclusive environments for transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
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McCain’s surprise vote kills ACA ‘skinny repeal’
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationThe Republican Party's bid to overturn the Affordable Care Act ended with a whimper early Friday morning when Sen. John McCain cast the key no vote.
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Brain scans show fathers respond differently to daughters than sons
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareThe ratio of boys to girls born in the United States is 51 percent to 49 percent. Since 1940, an average of 91,685 more male babies have been born each year than females, a total of 5,776,130 over that 63-year period. An early review notes that in the United States, parents — especially fathers — have shown a strong preference for sons. Couples with sons are more likely to marry and are less likely to divorce if married. Fathers also tend to spend more time with sons than with daughters.
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