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Mental Health

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner With All The Sides
The Pulse
Science

Science and Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving usually means we’re going big — way over the top. Twice as much turkey as we could possibly eat; more side dishes than ...

Air Date: November 22, 2019

Listen 49:15
An image from neuroscientist Glenn Fox's study on the neural correlates of gratitude. (Image courtesy of Glenn Fox)
The Pulse
Science

Your brain on gratitude: How a neuroscientist used his research to heal from grief

Gratitude journaling, it turns out, transformed the neuroscientist’s grief — and likely his brain

6 years ago

Listen 10:42
José's son, who has schizophrenia, recently got into a fight that resulted in a broken window — an out-of-control moment from his struggle with mental illness. And it could increase his chances of deportation to a country where mental health care is even more elusive. (Hokyoung Kim for NPR)
NPR
Community

A young immigrant has mental illness, and that’s raising his risk of being deported

When José moved his family to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago, he had hopes of giving his children a better life.

6 years ago

Active school shooter drills
NPR
Community

Experts worry active shooter drills in schools could be traumatic for students

A regular drumbeat of mass shootings in the U.S. has ramped up pressure on education and law enforcement officials to do all they can to prevent the next attack.

6 years ago

Secretary Robert Wilkie, on a recent visit to Philly, said it’s important to recognize signs of mental illness while service members are on active duty. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)
Health

To combat suicides, VA secretary calls for modern approach to mental health, starting in service

Secretary Robert Wilkie, on a recent visit to Philly, said it’s important to recognize signs of mental illness while service members are on active duty.

6 years ago

Service dogs can be trained to provide very different types of support to their human companions, as medical students learn from interacting with
NPR
Health

High-ranking dog provides key training for military’s medical students

The newest faculty member at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has a great smile ― and likes to be scratched behind the ears.

6 years ago

Childhood trauma can lead to long-term health problems. More should be done to prevent it, says the CDC. (mrs/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

CDC: Childhood trauma is a public health issue and we can do more to prevent it

Experiencing traumatic things as a child puts you at risk for lifelong health effects, according to a body of research.

6 years ago

From left, Marshall Everett, Ed Peters, and Sabrina Herb protest the cuts to campus mental health services at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, on Oct. 23, 2019. (Aneri Pattani/Spotlight PA)
Education
Spotlight PA

Students blast Pa.’s largest community college for cutting campus mental health services while spending big on renovations

'Where’s your money going?' one student asked of the college. 'Because there are people who don’t have insurance who really rely on these services for help.'

6 years ago

The Harrisburg Area Community College — which serves more than 17,000 students on campuses in Harrisburg York, Lancaster, Lebanon and Gettysburg — has eliminated all on-campus mental health counseling, a move experts said was risky at a time of growing demand. (Courtesy of PennLive)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s largest community college eliminates campus mental health counseling for 17K students

College health experts called the move short-sighted and risky at a time of growing mental health needs among students.

6 years ago

Sophomore Fatima Saldana, 16, works on her message as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is celebrated with students participating in Messages of Hope, which had them writing positive messages in chalk by the school entrance Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, N.J. (Matthew Strabuk/The Press of Atlantic City via AP)
Education

N.J. public schools called on to provide better mental health services

A report from the New Jersey School Boards Association finds uneven availability of mental health services at public schools. It says building trust is a key first step.

6 years ago

Depression symptoms dropped significantly in a group of young adults who ate a Mediterranean-style diet for three weeks. It's the latest study to show food can influence mental health. (Claudia Totir/Getty Images)
NPR
Lifestyle

Changing your diet can help tamp down depression, boost mood

There's fresh evidence that eating a healthy diet, one that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and limits highly processed foods, can help reduce symptoms of depression.

6 years ago

Vaughn prison in Smyrna, Delaware. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Lawsuit: Inmates cries for help were ignored before suicide death

The lawsuit alleges Darius Sarro was raped and bullied by other inmates on multiple occasions over a two-year period, while housed at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.

6 years ago

Voices in the Family

Does canceling others hurt our mental health?

Many people say we live in a “cancel culture” – where we banish those who express unpopular opinions or behave in seemingly off ...

Air Date: October 3, 2019

Listen 04:29
More than a dozen teens participate in a mental health summit organized by TEAM Inc. at The Kingdom Life Church Ministries, on Saturday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Community

‘Feeling is healing’: Mental health summit in Olney uses hip-hop as therapy

One goal of the mental health summit is to dispel the stigma associated with mental health issues in black communities.

6 years ago

Surveys done since the 2016 election show that engaging with politics is stressing people out and harming their mental health and relationships. (Mark Makela/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Stressed out by politics? Here’s how to keep caring without losing your cool

Surveys show today's political climate is affecting people's mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day?

6 years ago

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