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Medical students take a close look at potential dangers on the farm

Medical students take a close look at potential dangers on the farm

ORANGEVILLE, Ill. – When his father fell ill several years ago, interactions with his doctors stood apart from Rock Falls native Heather Moser. “Going through this interaction with him and really getting an eye-opening look at a lot of different perspectives, from ER visits to neurology visits and all the things that went with him …

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A Cherokee professor elected to the National Academy of Medicine

A Cherokee professor elected to the National Academy of Medicine

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A scholar from the Cherokee Nation of Arizona has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine based in part on her research into HIV/AIDS and drug abuse prevention, with a focus on indigenous youth. Julie Baldwin, Ph.D., a regents professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Northern Arizona University, joins …

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The pandemic has been so bad for children's mental health that desperate parents are turning to special education for help

The pandemic has been so bad for children’s mental health that desperate parents are turning to special education for help

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent Heidi Whitney’s daughter into a tailspin. Suddenly, the San Diego middle schooler was sleeping all day and waking up all night. When in-person classes resumed, she was sometimes so anxious that she begged to come home early, telling the nurse she had a stomach ache. Whitney tried to keep her …

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prospect |  Supporting mental health with data and analytics through improved education policy

prospect | Supporting mental health with data and analytics through improved education policy

All students need hope at different levels to graduate, especially those who need mental health support. Many students are still acclimating to life after two years of COVID-related disruptions, in addition to the usual anxiety that accompanies the start of a new phase in life. A new and unfamiliar environment, increased pressure from academics, new …

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards $60 million to colleges to improve science education

Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards $60 million to colleges to improve science education

Vanderbilt University is one of 104 US colleges to receive a grant from the Howard Hughes … [+] Medical Institute to collaborate on how to improve undergraduate science education, especially for students traditionally underrepresented in STEM. Getty The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced that it is awarding more than $60 million in grants to …

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Students sue Yale University, alleging discrimination against mentally ill students |  CNN

Students sue Yale University, alleging discrimination against mentally ill students | CNN

CNN — Current students and an advocacy group are suing Yale University and its governing body, alleging “systemic discrimination against mentally ill students,” according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Connecticut federal court. The lawsuit alleges that the university discriminated against students with mental disorders and forced students to withdraw from school after showing severe …

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Focus on promoting good mental health in 2023 with UAB Arts in Medicine

Focus on promoting good mental health in 2023 with UAB Arts in Medicine

The Virtual Mental Health Monday series includes sessions on dance, healing rituals, forest bathing, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, suicide prevention, caregivers and reducing homelessness. The Virtual Mental Health Monday series includes sessions on dance, healing rituals, forest bathing, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, suicide prevention, caregivers and reducing homelessness.Explore ways to support mental health at home and in …

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GIVE CONFIDENCE AS A GIFT!  BLOOMFULLY, A PLACE WHERE GIRLS GROW, LAUNCHES NOV.  2022 READY TO FIGHT DROP IN AMERICAN GIRLS' MENTAL HEALTH

GIVE CONFIDENCE AS A GIFT! BLOOMFULLY, A PLACE WHERE GIRLS GROW, LAUNCHES NOV. 2022 READY TO FIGHT DROP IN AMERICAN GIRLS’ MENTAL HEALTH

Girls grow stronger and parents receive support to strengthen their daughters through BLOOMFULLY, a company focused on strengthening the minds and hearts of American girls through Singers Company (ages 3-11) and I Believe in Me (11-13 years old). LADERA RANCH, Calif., November 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — blooming, LLC, a nationwide company that promotes strong minds …

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