Key points Teens need more sleep. School districts can move school start times later to support teens. People often have concerns about moving school start times, but these are addressable. The data (and experience) suggests a change can be made with minimal negative impacts. Moving school start times will have a positive impact on teens’ […]
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Key points The issue is not the amount of time we have, but more our relationship with that time. Understanding how we spend our time, setting boundaries, and enjoying the present moment are essential. There are exercises and practices we all can do to transform our relationship with time.Key points The issue is not the
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According to Baltimore Outreach Services, Inc. (BOS), On any given night, there are almost 3,000 individuals who are homeless in Baltimore. Baltimore Outreach Services (2018) stated that the challenges faced by homeless women and children are complex and multi-faceted. BOS (2018) further revealed that a recent study conducted in their emergency shelter reported that 40
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You have just entered a new phase of your life, parenthood. The little bundle of joy in your hand is supposed to bring you a lot of happiness. But instead, you feel sad and depressed. You do not feel like eating or sleeping and feel that you are a bad mother. Does this sound familiar?
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According to Schulz et al. (2015), depression presents as a symptom of most psychiatric illnesses including Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Depression can also be a presenting symptom of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. Depression may lead to cognitive impairment and is a
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The World Health Organization (WHO) denotes that being mentally healthy means being in a state of well-being that can allow one to comprehend his or her potential, manage usual life stresses, work prolifically, and make contributions to society (Davies, Knuiman, and Rosenberg, 2015). Being mentally healthy begins with being compassionately self-aware and accepting one’s self
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