Having health information just a click away brings with it new challenges both for healthcare systems and for the relationships between healthcare professionals and patients. Easy access can help people be well-informed about their conditions, as well as promoting active participation in managing their own health. However, it is also important to learn how to search, find […] … learn more→
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Excess of information online: the challenge of the relationship between doctors and patients in the digital age
Medical-psychological cells : how do they help students after a traumatic event?
The school environment, like the rest of society, is regularly confronted with violence and serious events with a strong traumatic impact . Brutally exposed to a threat to their physical or psychological integrity, to a mortal risk for themselves or others, or even to the spectacle of a horrible death, the subjects involved can experience an experience of […] … learn more→
Why more school counselors and psychologists alone won’t solve America’s mental health crisis among students
Of all the challenges that threaten the well-being of America’s schoolchildren, one of the most serious and severe is the lack of school counselors and school psychologists. Despite the increased demand for their services, there’s simply not enough professionals in these fields to go around. For instance, the American School Counselor Association recommends that there be one school […] … learn more→
How mental health counselors adapt, create, and innovate
An increasing number of people are battling with mental health issues today, and help is not always available. The onset of various types of mental illness usually begins in the late teens and early adulthood and, if left unchecked, continues into later life with devastating effects. Mental health and behavioral issues affect both the individual […] … learn more→
Science experiments traditionally only used male mice – here’s why that’s a problem for women’s health
If you have ever taken a medicine, then you have benefited from research in animals. But ten years ago, if you looked at a scientific report involving mice or rats, it would probably have used only male animals. This means that, even now, if you’re a woman and the medicine has only been developed and […] … learn more→
When heroin and cocaine were seen as “healthy”
Many of the drugs currently being abused began their careers as “extremely useful” and beneficial drugs. This is the case of heroin, cocaine, cannabis or even amphetamines, among others . A little throwback to the most famous substances, when the uses were legal and even popular. What were their “virtues”? Cannabis and hashish, good for everything Although widely used […] … learn more→
How to encourage outdoor play
Playing is essential for child development. The game helps to explore, learn about society and live with others, and promotes the physical, cognitive and emotional development of boys and girls. Children experiment, interact with others, and enjoy their environment, which contributes to their growth and overall well-being . When the game is also carried out outdoors , they access a space to […] … learn more→
What the family can do to prevent drug use in adolescence
Adolescence is a key period in development. Among other things because it is very likely that, during this stage, most adolescents have to make decisions about the consumption of alcohol, tobacco or cannabis while sharing leisure time with their friends. If we look at the most recent data on the prevalence of substance use in Spain, we find […] … learn more→
College students with loans more likely to report bad health and skip medicine and care, study finds
Students who took out loans to pay for college rated their overall health and mental health as being worse than those who didn’t take out student loans. They also reported more major medical problems and were more likely to report delaying medical, dental and mental health care and using less medication than the amount prescribed […] … learn more→
Helping children sleep better, a family affair!
Everyone knows that sleep is essential for children’s growth as well as their mental and physical health. Good sleeping habits help children consolidate their memory and learn better. Lack of sleep contributes to childhood depression, anxiety, and even suicide risk, as well as physical problems like risk of injury. The challenge is therefore to ensure that children can benefit from these precious moments of […] … learn more→
