Human eyes are somewhat distinctive in the animal kingdom in that the sclera is very plainly visible whenever the eye is open. This is not just due to the white color of the human sclera, which many other species share, but also to the fact that the human iris is relatively small and comprises a…
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Indigenous/tribal communities face significant behavioral health challenges and disparities. For Indigenous Americans, multiple factors influence health outcomes, including historical trauma and a range of social, policy, and economic conditions such as poverty, under-employment, lack of access to health care, lower educational attainment, housing problems, and violence. These disparities have important consequences. Suicide is the second…
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A few distance learning tips for students: Identify a study space Identifying a consistent study space in your home. A study space does not always need to be a separate room. Oftentimes, a simple table and chair works quite well. Keep in mind, however, that being in your room can make it tempting to engage…
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I was recently asked by a patient to explain psychosomatic symptoms.  A psychosomatic illness originates from or is aggravated by emotional stress and manifests in the body as physical pain and other symptoms. Depression can also contribute to psychosomatic illness, especially when the body’s immune system has been weakened by severe and/or chronic stress.…
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Nine reasons why cross cultural friendships are great for your brain: 1. MULTICULTURALISM This is the ability to adapt and mix with people of different cultural background, religions, and races. You get to experience a rich selection of experiences that help create and support mental flexibility. 2. INCREASED KNOWLEDGE BASE Not only does it promote…
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1. Be with loved ones. Set aside some time over the weekend to enjoy your social connections. That could be hanging out with your family, watching a movie with a loved one, going for a walk with a friend, or meeting your bestie for a picnic or brunch. The trick is to do something that…
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According to the World Health Organization “mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.” Here are a few small but mighty hacks to improve your mental health. 1. Open up and depend on others more emotionally, sharing vulnerable feelings, like sadness or fear or loneliness. 2. Check…
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Friends are relatives you make for yourself. ― Eustache Deschamps Famed anthropologist Margaret Mead was once asked, what do consider to be a sign of advanced civilization, over the course of your research? Instead of mentioning development of certain tools or other advances, she described the finding of a fossilized skeleton with a shattered femur…
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She was a champion for the most vulnerable. Thanks to Justice Ginsburg, the 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. stated that mental illness was a disability and covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. All governmental agencies, not just the state hospitals, were be required thereafter to make “reasonable accommodations” to move…
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According to the American Psychological Association, there has been a significant uptick in anxiety disorders over the past five years. There has also been a steady increase in binge watching, including increased rates of subscription to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime streaming, and Disney+. Binge watching and brain functioning go hand-in-hand. Dopamine high Watching episode after…
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Combined with psychoeducational testing, it helps provide comprehensive information and recommendations to help children and teens six and up.
