Have you ever stopped to think how much time a teenager spends in their life in their school? What if, in this context, time was dedicated to caring for mental health and promoting emotional well-being? The answer is clear: benefits, improvements and progress. Suicide deaths have increased in the last year. In Spain it is already the leading […] … learn more→
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Amid COVID-19 stressors, international students and their university communities should prioritize mental health supports
After experiencing weeks or months of excitement building up before you left your home for the thrill of a North American education, you might now be feeling vulnerable in a foreign country, especially with news of the new omicron variant. You may feel lonely and wondering what to do during this holiday as your friends are […] … learn more→
Protecting mental health in childhood is urgent: what role do schools have?
In the early stages of life, children and adolescents must cope with various stressors. The beginning of compulsory schooling is one of them. It requires a change of routines in the child and the beginning of a stage with greater autonomy, without the continued support of the parents. In addition to the usual stressors, atypical situations may […] … learn more→
In adolescence, this grossophobia that does damage
In 2019, the term “grossophobia” entered the French dictionary. The Larousse definition states that this is an “attitude of stigmatization, discrimination towards obese or overweight people”. While it is true that grossophobia refers to the discriminatory phenomenon in the broad sense (including insults, harassment, bullying, etc.), it is nevertheless important to stress that the recognition of discrimination […] … learn more→
When should my daughter first go to the Gynecologist?
One of the questions many parents to girls ask is whether their daughters should go to the gynecologist and its reason. The notion is because many people see gynecology visits as invasive. Visiting the gynecologist is more than just having a pelvic exam. Knowing when your daughter should see a gynecologist will help you plan […] … learn more→
Why use Disability Employment agencies?
People living with disabilities might find it hard to break into the job market, find work, and keep a good job. Through a top-notch disability employment agency, people with disabilities, health conditions, and other injuries can access job opportunities, linking them closer to employers looking for people with their qualifications. These agencies and organizations vary […] … learn more→
How to dissuade parents from believing in anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories
Older people may be more vulnerable to COVID, but in the UK it’s the young that are now driving the pandemic. Last month, school-age children in Britain were 15 times more likely than people over 80 to have the coronavirus. Leaving young people unvaccinated partly explains why cases have been so high in this group. This is […] … learn more→
Are you a distressed student? Here’s how therapy dogs can help
For those of us fortunate to have canine companions in our lives, how we interact with them can have an impact on our well-being. Research findings align with what many folks already intuitively knew about the benefits of sharing life with a pet. Pets, and dogs in particular, provide a nonjudgmental source of support and […] … learn more→
40% of Australia’s unvaccinated population will soon be kids under 5. Childcare will be the next COVID frontline
Once five to 11 year olds have access to COVID vaccines, children up to four years old will make up about 40% of Australia’s unvaccinated population. This will make Australia’s early learning sector the next frontline of the pandemic. A new report from the Mitchell Institute shows childcare centres are at risk of becoming major transmission locations […] … learn more→
“Therapy dogs” to help students overcome stress
At a university in the northeastern United States, a freshman says walking through the study advisor’s office, and being able to cuddle a dog, a Leonberger named Stella, is one of the highlights of her trip. daytime. At a large public college in the Midwest, a graduate told me how much a dog helped keep […] … learn more→
