Category: mental health

Educational Alternatives for Learning Disabilities

  • May 26, 2015
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Finding the proper educational resources for your child’s learning disabilities can be a struggle, however, Dr. Lydia Soifer and Lynn Rubin, experts i… Read more: Mondays With Marlo, Marlo Thomas, Dr. Lydia Soifer, Lynn Rubin, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Special Education, Childhood Education, MarloThomas News

Jessica R. Dreistadt: Brilliant, Beautiful and Bipolar

  • May 26, 2015
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I feel most comfortable in a classroom. Whether I am the instructor or sitting in a chair soaking up intellectually tantalizing ideas, I love to be su… Read more: Bipolar Disorder, Mental Illness, Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, Emotional Wellness, Acceptance, Healthy Living News

Making Your Community More Resilient In the Face of Disasters

  • May 25, 2015
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By: Yancy Padilla, Graduate Intern, Division for At-Risk, Behavioral Health & Community Resilience, HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and ResponseWhen disaster or tragedy strikes, individuals and communities are stressed, they need help fast, and recovery may take a long time. The community’s behavioral health resources – which may have already been strained – are going to be in greater demand than ever and there are often challenges coordinating services.Tagged: Disasters and Traumatic Events | Communities

Scientists Create Neurons From Blood Samples

  • May 24, 2015
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A team of stem cell researchers, led by Mick Bhatia, director of the McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute, have discovered that they can convert adult human blood cells into adult sensory neurons. In other words, they developed a way to take blood samples and turn them into central nervous system and peripheral nervous system neurons. The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. It integrates information it receives from, and coordinates and influences the activity of, all parts of the body and it contains the majority of the nervous system.The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and

What Does Your Facebook Status Say About You?

  • May 23, 2015
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Research from Brunel University in London suggests that people who post frequent status updates relating to their romantic partner or accomplishments are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem. Facebook appears to be a means to obtain the social inclusion and acceptance certain individuals long for. The researchers surveyed 555 Facebook users to examine personality traits (extroversion, neuroticism, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness) as well as explore motivation behind postings. Researchers also studied their degree of self-esteem and narcissism.The research found: People with low self-esteem more frequently posted status updates about their current romantic partner.Narcissists more frequently updated about their achievements, which was motivated by their need for attention and validation from the Facebook community. These updates also received a greater number of ‘likes’

Beyond the Numbers—Success Stories from Community Behavioral Health Equity Efforts

  • May 23, 2015
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By: Larke N. Huang, PhD, Director, and Juliet Bui, MPA, MSW, Public Health Analyst, SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health EquityBeyond what data and numbers can show, stories from the community and grantee level have revealed the impact of behavioral health equity efforts on the individuals who are most vulnerable.Tagged: National conversation on mental health initiative