“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir A common misconception about eating disorders is that they are a lifestyle choice. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Eating disorders can be deadly and are seen as…
Introduction In a shocking time of international and national distress, with a global coronavirus pandemic in full swing, the physical and emotional toll on U.S. citizens has been staggering. For nurses, either those working at the frontlines with severely ill patients, or those answering…
Results show considerable portion of women with anxiety during pregnancy A mother’s depression and anxiety from conception through the first year of the baby’s life is associated with negative developmental outcomes through adolescence, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.…
Healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in identifying patients who might be at risk for suicide, and in providing these patients with the resources they need to cope. “I can’t believe I didn’t see the signs.” “I just wish there’s something I could…
Keeping a solid and consistent focus on your patients is paramount to proper care 2020 has been a tough year so far for many people. We started off the year with international tensions. This soon followed with coverage of Australian bushfires. Then the news…
COVID-19 presents challenges that underscore the already-prevalent issue of burnout among healthcare workers. What can your facility do to combat it? Professional burnout is a persistent problem among healthcare workers, even in the best of times. Consider a 2019 National Academy of Medicine study that…
Researchers begin to quantify the repercussions of COVID-19 on mental health For months, experts have warned of the potential for lasting impacts beyond the novel coronavirus stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Job loss, extended isolation, and anxiety were cited as the main culprits in…
Columbus-based hospital at forefront of research A new study published in Pediatrics reveals that childhood visits for mental health disorders have risen 60% over the past decade, while the rate of visits for deliberate self-harm have increased an eye-popping 329 percent. Nationwide Children’s Hospital…
Athletic department members receiving free access to Apps for wellness as part of mental health initiative The Big Ten announced a new mental health initiative on Monday with the formation of the conference’s Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet. The group will include representatives from…
UT Health San Antonio studies 370 older adults over a decade to show that cognition and gait decline at parallel rates A study published by UT Health San Antonio researchers found that cognition and gait speed tend to decline on a similar plane. The…
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