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By Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Photo: From article, University of California, San Francisco, February 2023 These are unprecedented times. We need to work extra hard to manage our emotions well. Expect to have a lot of mixed feelings. Naturally we feel anxiety, and maybe waves of panic, particularly when seeing new headlines. An article by stress scientist and Vice Chair of Adult Psychology Elissa Epel, PhD, outlines the psychology behind the COVID-19 panic response and how we can try...

By Jill Suttie, Photo: From article, Greater Good Magazine, February 15, 2023 Are you suffering from chronic stress? Many of us are—whether we’re stressed out by our jobs, complicated relationships, caregiving responsibilities, or the general state of the world. That’s where Elissa Epel’s new book, The Stress Prescription , comes in. A health psychologist and director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center at the University of California, San Francisco, Epel explains how stress...

By Annie Tanasugarn, Photo: from article, PsychCentral, February 2023 Our past shapes our present and helps us identify who we are and where we are headed. So, it’s natural to use our past experiences as a point of reference for our current situation. The choices we make for ourselves today are often influenced by our past. If we are using healthy judgment to guide our choices, then past regrets, mistakes, and pain are used as markers for what we do not want in our lives. However for some,...

By Cat Sandoval, Image: Screenshot from article, Scripps News, February 15, 2023 Some people shake when doing a difficult type of exercise , but at one studio in Madison Wisconsin, they're doing it intentionally. It's called TRE , which means tension and trauma releasing exercises, and looks like shaking yoga. Aubree Saia , a yoga instructor in Madison with over 20 years of experience, has been practicing TRE for three years. She's seen a difference in her life, particularly with her back...

In 2018, I was invited by Native American elders to travel to Canada to facilitate the first Canadian/American collaboration to heal historical trauma. As my friend Dr. Anthony Pico of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians says, "Historical Trauma is the father of ACEs and the twin to addiction." It was a mission to understand and facilitate a new perspective in working with ACEs. Upon our arrival at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, we were greeted by Dr. Renee...

By Laura Gallant, 2/16/2023, https://positiveexperience.org The 3 rd Annual HOPE Summit – Practicing HOPE will take place online, March 29-30, register now ! During the Summit, we will have opportunities to network with the other attendees and presenters, and participate in interactive workshops choosing from the over 15 different workshops. You will walk away with tangible ideas, methods, and tools to implement the HOPE framework in your work. If you are not familiar with the HOPE...

By Sandro Galea, Photo: Hussein Malla/AP Photo, February 10, 2023 It has been hard to look away from the stories and images coming out of Turkey and Syria in the wake of the two recent earthquakes there that have left more than 33,000 people dead, a number which will undoubtedly rise. Each day brings a new haunting image, a new story of how the disaster has affected individuals and families, a new reminder of the devastating effect of mass traumatic events. The process of recovery will be...

Figure: Black Adolescents Are More Likely to Flourish in Neighborhoods Featuring Four Key Amenities. Source: Authors’ analysis of 2020-2021 data from the National Survey of Children’s Health By Mavis Sanders, Jennifer Winston, Shana E. Rochester, Child Trends, February 14, 2023 Our new analysis of 2020-2021 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) data shows a statistically significant association between flourishing—a condition of mental well-being associated with positive personal and...

The Quitco family got financial coaching through a program at their pediatrician's office. It's helped them get ahead. Quitco family By Pien Huang, National Public Radio, February 15, 2023 In 2018, Chris and Daisy Quitco of Compton, Calif., had a baby girl. When they brought her to the pediatrician for a one-month checkup, they expected to encounter doctors, crying babies and flu shots. They didn't expect to see a personal finance coach in the exam room. For the Quitcos, it turned out to be...

New York state Assembly member Andrew Hevesi (D), left, and Sen. Jabari Brisport (D), stand with lawmakers and advocates supporting a package of bills that would fund communities most affected by child welfare agencies. Photo by Hans Pennink. By Madison Hunt and Adilia Watson, The Imprint, February 7, 2023 A group of lawmakers, youth activists and advocates for children and families gathered today on the steps of the New York State Capitol to call for direct investments in communities with...

The healthcare gap between rural and urban patients is finally beginning to close. Remote technology like video conferencing can help patients connect with doctors all over the country, and doctors can use the Internet of Things (IoT) to assess patients’ biometrics remotely. Despite these recent advancements, the disparity between rural and urban healthcare is significant. The age-adjusted death rate in rural areas is 7% higher than in urban areas and folks who live in a rural area are more...

After the earthquake in Turkey, Syria earthquake the death toll surpasses around 40,000 and more than 70 million children effected according to the UN report. The Safety precautionary measures during an earthquake is highly important for everyone. a) Drop under heavy furniture such a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture. b) Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects. c) Hold on the objects that you are under so that you remain covered. Be prepared to move with the...