Tag: Mental Health

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  November 20, 2020

  Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips for Brightening Your Mood on Shorter, Dark Days

  Daily light therapy from a tabletop light box and walks in bright winter sunshine lead the way in relieving seasonal affective disorder—even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  November 19, 2020

  I Ran Marathons. Then COVID-19 Caught up With Me.

  Alexandra Hackett tested negative for COVID-19 back in March when she had flu-like symptoms. Today, she faces terrifying “long-hauler” symptoms.
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  November 17, 2020

  How the Stress of COVID-19 Affects Men and Women Differently

  Episode 12 of The Health Nexus Podcast
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  October 8, 2020

  Allyship, Medicine and Meditation

  Dr. Karolynn Echols shares how her experience as a Black woman in America shapes her allyship with her patients, including those within the LGBTQ+ community.
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  October 7, 2020

  What Medicaid Expansion Has Meant for Mental Health during COVID-19

  Researchers reflect on the impact the Affordable Care Act has had on opening up access to mental health services.
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  September 24, 2020

  How to Recognize and Support Someone Who Feels Hopeless

  Is someone you care about just down, or is it more serious? Jefferson mental health experts share warning signs of suicide that shouldn’t be missed, and how to reach out with a listening ear.
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  September 21, 2020

  How to Cultivate Gratitude Even
  In Dark Times

  Practicing gratitude can help us overcome the negativity bias, appreciate everyday moments of beauty and goodness, and help support us and build resilience.
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  August 3, 2020

  Learning from Women with Opioid Use Disorder

  Understanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder.
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  July 30, 2020

  Confronting Racism in the Therapy Room

  From microaggressions to advocacy, Dr. Shawn Blue talks about the challenges and responsibilities that come with being part of an underrepresented minority in the mental health space.
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  July 29, 2020

  Grief and Prejudice – How Asian Americans Are Coping During the Pandemic

  A Jefferson faculty shares her family’s experience of grieving the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, while facing racial prejudice and stigma.
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  July 16, 2020

  How to Manipulate Brain Waves for a Better Mental State

  Understanding activity in the brain to help with sleep, stress and focus.