2022-09-16 The Pervasive Influence of Intolerance: Stigma, Life Satisfaction, and Generativity in the Gay and Lesbian Community The Pervasive Influence of Intolerance: Stigma, Life Satisfaction, and Generativity in the Gay and Lesbian Community Abstract Expanding upon prior research relating stigma experienced by Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual (GLB) persons to greater adjustment […]
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Mental Health Friday 2022-09-16
Mental Health Friday 2022-09-16 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
As State Institutions Close, Families of Longtime Residents Face Agonizing Choices
2022-09-15 As State Institutions Close, Families of Longtime Residents Face Agonizing Choices Tony Leys GLENWOOD, Iowa — Mike Lee’s way of life has faded away in most of the United States, and it soon will vanish from southwestern Iowa. Lee, 57, has spent 44 years at the Glenwood Resource Center, a state-run institution […]
Reaching Inner Peace Through Inspirational Books and Quotes
Reaching Inner Peace Through Inspirational Books and Quotes By Nada Ljubinovic Most of us seek peace, happiness , harmony and sanctuary in our lives. Unfortunately there are those days when it appears that nothing seems to be going right and that happiness is nowhere to be found. Its at these times that […]
Handing the surgeon’s scalpel to a robot
2022-09-15 Handing the surgeon’s scalpel to a robot After decades of merely assisting doctors, are sophisticated machines ready to take charge? By James Gaines In 2004, the United States’ Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) dangled a $1 million prize for any group that could design an autonomous car that could drive itself through […]
While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused
2022-09-14 While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused Judith Graham Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused. A few examples: Nearly […]
Uncovering The Genetic Basis of Mental Illness
2022-09-14 Uncovering the genetic basis of mental illness requires data and tools that aren’t just based on white people – this international team is collecting DNA samples around the globe Ethical and equitable scientific collaboration could help increase the genetic diversity of genomic data. gmast3r/iStock via Getty Images Plus Hailiang Huang, Harvard University Mental illness is […]
Can Depression Be A Sign Of Something More
Can Depression Be A Sign Of Something More Have you taken more than one antidepressant but are still feeling depressed? Are you frustrated that your depression keeps coming back? You are not alone. Many people are first told that they have depression or anxiety when, in fact, they actually have a different […]
Children in Northern California Learn to Cope With Wildfire Trauma
2022-09-13 Children in Northern California Learn to Cope With Wildfire Trauma Heidi de Marco, California Healthline SONOMA, Calif. — Maia and Mia Bravo stepped outside their house on a bright summer day and sensed danger. A hint of smoke from burning wood wafted through their dirt-and-grass yard anchored by native trees. Maia, 17, […]
Meditation holds the potential to help treat children suffering from traumas, difficult diagnoses or other stressors – a behavioral neuroscientist explains
2022-09-13 Meditation holds the potential to help treat children suffering from traumas, difficult diagnoses or other stressors – a behavioral neuroscientist explains Meditation and mindfulness techiques are becoming increasingly common in school settings. Alexander Egizarov/EyeEm Hilary A. Marusak, Wayne State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea […]