Incarceration’s Affect on Female Family
News Team member Rama Esrawee reports on the cardiovascular and psychological toll that incarceration of loved ones imposes on Black women.
Psychedelics and Mental Health
News Team member Lauryn Palacio reports how psychedelic drugs may be effective in treating mental health disorders and how stigma may complicate steps forward.
Health Beyond the Blog: A24’s “I Saw the TV Glow”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Jaden Hayes recommends A24's new film 'I Saw the TV Glow', a trans allegory highlighting the dangers of escapism and social isolation on mental health
Roman Palitsky: The Risks of Meditation and Psychedelics
In this episode, Dr. Roman Palitsky, a clinical psychologist and Director of Research Projects at Emory Spiritual Health, discusses the connections between spirituality, meditation, and mental health. He highlights the lesser-known risks of meditation and psychedelics, practices often celebrated for their benefits but not thoroughly examined for their challenges.
Health Beyond the Blog: “The Martian” by Andy Weir
News Team member Diyya Ganju recommends the 2014 book "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Its fictional stranded protagonist's prioritizing of mental health and connection offers lessons for real life.
Weekly Health Digest: Teen Social Media, Overdose Deaths, FluMist, Microplastics, and Pregnancy Brain
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
The possible efficacy of social media "teen accounts," unexplained declines in overdose deaths, at-home nasal flu vaccine, microplastics in nasal tissue, and the relationship between pregnancy, hormones, and the brain.
Glenn Auerbach: In Search of Good Sauna
In this podcast, we speak with Glenn Auerbach, Founder and Publisher of SaunaTimes.com and a leading expert on what makes for “good sauna”. He joins us to explore the question of what are the elements that make the traditional use of heat and cold as emotionally and physically effective as possible?
Disordered Eating in Nutrition Students
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.
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.
MDMA, From the Club To Therapy
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.