Healthcare Reform and Gender Specific Child Investment in Developing Countries
Juergen Jung (Townson University), Vinish Shrestha (Emory University), Healthcare Reform and Gender Specific Child Investment in Developing Countries, SSRN (2020): We estimate whether a large scale health care reform benefits young boys more than young girls in terms of health... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - July 30, 2020 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Can appealing to teenagers ’ vanity improve sun-protective behaviors?
As the summer warmth lures us outside, parents may be struggling to get their teenagers to follow sun protection guidelines. It can be challenging to catch the attention of younger people, for whom health concerns such as skin cancer feel like a lifetime away. One promising strategy for educating teens about sun-protective behavior is to appeal to their vanity and meet them where they are — on their smartphones.
Mobile app reveals possible effects of UV exposure
A recent study in JAMA Dermatology looked at the impact of using a face-aging mobile application on sun-protective behaviors in a group of Brazilian high school ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - July 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Shinjita Das, MD Tags: Cancer Skin and Hair Care Source Type: blogs
Test results
Yesterday I received the results from my Covid antibody test AND my routine myeloma tests. Yesterday was definitely an important day!!!
So, even though I’m super busy today, I just had to stop and write an update.
First, I tested negative for Covid, which means that I have never been exposed to it. I opted for the more complete antibody test, the one where they draw blood from your arm. There is another test, a mere finger prick, which tells you only if you are positive or negative. But I wanted to know if what I’d had back in January was coronavirus or not. Well, I have my answer now: it wasn’t Covid-19,...
Source: Margaret's Corner - July 24, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Margaret Tags: Blogroll myeloma test results Potter Source Type: blogs
I ’ve Kept an Expressive Writing Journal for 4 Decades — Here’s Why
This week, at the end of an online poetry class, our on-screen instructor asked, “Why do you write?” Then, she added: “In writing, what is your greater purpose?”
Now, I’ve been writing for myself and for publication since the mid 1970s. And, over the years, as I teach or lead narrative writing workshops, I’m sure I’ve posed that why-do-you-write question to my own writing students. But, shame on me, I had never really posed the question to myself.
Truthfully, for the rest of that day, as I tended to my usual work and deadlines, the instructor’s question niggled at me. Then, next morning, instead of penn...
Source: World of Psychology - July 23, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Aine Greaney Tags: Creativity Habits Personal Self-Help benefits of writing Journaling Source Type: blogs
Inside Schizophrenia: Impact of Schizophrenia in Minority Communities
Rates of psychosis are more strongly influenced by ethnicity and socioeconomic status than any other mental health condition. In this episode of Inside Schizophrenia host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard discuss the impact of schizophrenia in minority communities. Guest Sakinah “The Muslim Hippie” joins to share her experiences in mental health care.
Highlights of “Impact of Schizophrenia in Minority Communities
[01:00] The realization
[02:08] Sociology definition of the word minority
[04:30] The stats of mental health and minorities
[09:00] Diagnosing differences
[12:00] ...
Source: World of Psychology - July 15, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rachel Star Withers Tags: Inside Schizophrenia Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Psychiatry Psychology Racism Stigma brain Mental Disorder Mental Illness Minorities Minority Populations Source Type: blogs
Musical portmanteau – portmantunes
Meanwhile, on a deadline and so needless to say, distracted by a twitter game a guy called Geoff on twitter triggered…
He started it with:
“Woke up, fell out of bed
Dragged a comb across my head,
My shaving razor’s cold,
And it stings.”
A Daydream Believer In The Life
Which I think would work better as “In the life of a daydream believer”…
That made me come back with:
“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she’s buying a highway to hell” — LedC/DeeC
and “Ground control to Rocket man” — Elton Bowie
and “It...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - July 7, 2020 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Music Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Religion ’ s Role in Mental Illness Treatment
Does religion help or harm people with severe mental illness? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Lisa welcome Rachel Star Wither, host of the Inside Schizophrenia podcast, to discuss religion’s role (or lack thereof) in treating those struggling with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Rachel relates her personal experiences of mixing religion with her illness and shares how she currently manages to believe in God while keeping her faith “separate” from her symptoms.
Tune in for a deep discussion on religion and severe mental illness, including Rachel’s 3-day exorcism experience at age 17.
(Transcript Ava...
Source: World of Psychology - July 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Disorders General Interview Not Crazy Podcast Schizophrenia Spirituality Source Type: blogs
Building a Therapeutic Alliance with a Dreamer: Trials and Tribulations of an Undocumented Immigrant
This article is a reminder to be compassionate towards your peers, even if you do not know about their immigration status. Be sensitive and understanding of the hardships associated with immigration status. More importantly, advocate for the undocumented immigrants to have access to mental health care. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - July 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alif Ahmed, MS Tags: Abuse Mental Health and Wellness Policy and Advocacy PTSD Relationships Stigma Trauma Abandonment C-PTSD DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Health Insurance healthcare Immigration Insecurity Source Type: blogs
3 Reasons Open-Mindedness is a Key to Self-Growth
Lately, more so than usual, social media has been flooded with opinions. Because people are being more vocal about their beliefs, others grow more hostile defending their own in response. Rational discussions are too commonly few and far between. I’ve noticed both through observation and experience that too many hostile disagreements stem from closed-mindedness from both parties. from just persistently not listening.
So, why is open-mindedness an extremely vital part of self-growth?
It changes your approach to conversations.
I’ve seen way too many people approach debates (I’d honestly...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - June 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Harrison Tags: featured happiness philosophy relationships self-improvement open-mindedness pickthebrain self improvement Source Type: blogs
Case of the Week 596
This week ' s case was donated by Dr. Bobby Boyanton. The images show cross-sections of an appendix from a young girl with chronic abdominal pain. The pathologist became concerned when they saw the following objects within the lumen of the appendix (taken using 4x, 10x, 20x, 20x and 40x objectives, respectively). Identification? (Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites)
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - June 22, 2020 Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs
Resisting Stereotypical Narratives About Black Fatherhood
I lost my grandfather last month, and this will be the first Father’s Day that I cannot call him to tell him that I love him. He was 94 years old and had lived with dementia for about 8 years until he passed away in his home surrounded by our family. He was an exemplary father and grandfather — a Black father — who was filled with faith, integrity, resilience, and most of all Love. The type of Love that is transformative and unconditional. I have a deep sense of gratitude and peace when I see how many incredible fathers he inspired in our family and community.
My father, being his son, has carried on his leg...
Source: World of Psychology - June 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rochelle Davidson Mhonde Tags: Family Racism Black Lives Matter father's day race Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Talking Therapy with a Licensed Therapist
Who should see a therapist? Is therapy only for people with severe mental illness? In today’s Psych Central Podcast, Gabe talks with therapist Clay Cockrell, LCSW, who clears up any misunderstandings about therapy and explains why anyone can benefit from good mental health care.
Are you in mental pain? Or maybe just feeling lonely? Tune in to find out how therapy can help and how you can find the right therapist for your specific needs.
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Guest information for ‘Clay Cockrell- Talking Therapy’ Podcast Episode
Clay Cockrell, LCSW is a therapist based in New York City and is the foun...
Source: World of Psychology - June 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Podcast The Psych Central Show Treatment Source Type: blogs
A medical student ’s physician inspiration
Amaka was a timid-looking girl, tall in stature with a head of braided hair, like myself. She was unassuming and composed at first glance and, if my hypothesis was correct, she could not have been older than me. We were similar, both being of Igbo heritage, but also different —Amaka was pregnant. Admittedly, at 14, I […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 16, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/uju-momah" rel="tag" > Uju Momah < /a > < /span > Tags: Education Medical school Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
That was me: a millennial physician ’s experience with racism
A black girl was called the N-word on the playground in elementary school in the ’90s. That black girl was me. A black girl was called ugly because of her dark black skin in elementary school in the ’90s. That black girl was me. A black girl created and independently executed a project for the […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 12, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/tera-frederick-howard" rel="tag" > Tera Frederick Howard, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Medical school OB/GYN Source Type: blogs
Helping Your Children Cope with Societal Trauma
Children should be safe. Their primary jobs include playing and learning, sometimes in very tough environments. A news story of a missing boy or girl makes hearts beat faster with worry. Tragic accidents or intentional cruelty instinctively brings sorrowful or angry emotions to the surface for most of us. At times, however, what happens in view of our children inflicts a hidden trauma, one that can shape their life experiences and determine who they are for years to come. The events of 2020 qualify for both obvious and hidden types of trauma. With citizens in many countries divided on important issues and a pandemic contin...
Source: World of Psychology - June 11, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan McDaniel Tags: Children and Teens Parenting anxiety Childhood Anxiety Coping Skills coronavirus COVID-19 Trauma Source Type: blogs
