Mental Health – Exploring Health

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Disordered Eating in Nutrition Students

May 20, 2024
Lydia King
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News Team member Lydia King reports that by integrating mental health support and rejecting rigid body ideals, nutrition education can better protect and empower students, fostering a healthier relationship with food and self.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Hopelessly Yellow

News Team member Julia Roth recommends exploring the "Hopelessly Yellow" website and its "Golden Hour with Hopelessly Yellow" podcast for anyone looking to find moments of joy and mental wellness support during their university life.

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MDMA, From the Club To Therapy

April 29, 2024
Julia Roth
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News Team member Julia Roth reports that amidst ongoing research and controversies, MDMA-assisted therapy emerges as a beacon of hope, potentially transforming the treatment landscape for individuals grappling with the enduring impacts of PTSD.

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Weekly Health Digest: Period Science, Pausing Gender Treatment, and Mental Health and Substance Use

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Diemerging scientific insights into menstruation, learn about Scotland's decision to pause gender-related medications for minors, and explore why mental health and substance use disorders frequently remain untreated among parents on Medicaid.

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Weekly Health Digest: Dengue Vaccine, Adolescent Mental Health, and Warning Labels on Alcohol

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: As experts highlight the urgent need for an improved dengue vaccine, a new debate emerges about whether alcoholic beverages should carry cancer warning labels. Meanwhile, the author of "Anxious Generation" argues for granting children a "license to roam" to enhance their autonomy.

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Health Beyond the Blog: “Inside Out” by Pixar

News Team member Manju Karthikeyan recommends 'Inside Out', Pixar's engaging film that delves into the psyche's intricacies and emotional dynamics, all through the lens of young Riley's life changes.

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HealthierU | DIY Psychiatry

Have you ever struggled with your mental health and sought answers for your problems on the internet or social media? If so, this episode is for you, as host Lauryn Palacio dives into the complex practice of self-diagnosis in psychiatry.

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Health Beyond the Blog: “Medication,” by The Collection

News Team member Lydia King recommends "Medication," by The Collection, a song that dives into the mental health journey of lead singer David Wimbish, addressing the stigma around psychiatric medication with unflinching honesty. Through its direct title and album cover adorned with pill images, the song challenges the shame often associated with antidepressants, advocating for openness and acceptance.

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Weekly Health Digest: Anti-LGBTQ Laws, Social Media Health Risks, and Teen Mental Health

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Discover our Weekly Health Digest, exploring the implications of harsh anti-LGBTQ laws, investigating the role of social media as a public health risk, and delving into current issues in teen mental health.

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Treating Depression with Heat

December 14, 2023
Gillian Feinglass
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News Team member Gillian Feinglass suggests that saunas might offer more than just relaxation; they could be a groundbreaking treatment for depression. New research reveals heat therapy as a potential nonpharmacological approach to reduce depressive symptoms.

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