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Opinion: Standardized testing takes a toll on students’ …

WEBStandardized testing may even correlate to self-deprecation and may also be one of the primary factors of mental health struggles, according to a 2016 report by Harvard Graduate School of Education …

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Is TikTok or Instagram worse for teen mental health

WEBRegardless of the social platform, media inevitably perpetuates mental health issues in adolescents. UCLA researcher, Yalda Uhls, studies how media affects the …

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Opinion: Why we need to talk about mental health in schools

WEBNovember 20, 2017. We’ve all been there. On the brink of an emotional breakdown, (maybe even in the middle of one) concerned about school, extracurriculars, college, what the …

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Free mental health services available for L.A. County residents

WEBThe Department’s Help Line is available 24/7 to provide mental health support, resources and referrals at (800) 854-7771 or by texting “LA” to 741741. The Los …

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Further steps are taken to tackle the adolescent mental health …

WEBOlaya says that other FVHS school psychologists deal with anxiety and suicidal ideation in addition to depression on a daily basis. Organizations have taken …

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Athletes bring mental health to the forefront of conversation in …

WEBMental health issues for student-athletes may stem from a variety of factors, including pressure to do well, overtraining and stress from balancing the time they …

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Opinion: We need to take care of young adults’ mental health

WEBInvesting in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults, written by The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, provides an in-depth …

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Opinion: The sobering truth of health issues for young adults

WEBThe book “Investing in the Health and Well Being of Young Adults“ addresses the prevalent problems in young adult health and, more importantly, advocates for …

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Opinion: The importance of schools raising mental health awareness

WEBRaising mental health awareness in school is important so all students have an understanding of their well-being and how to have control. Schools should bring …

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Minds Matter: A positive perspective of COVID-19 and its impact …

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, mental health includes “emotional, psychological and social well-being.” This helps determine how we make …

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Young Asian Americans work to destigmatize mental health …

WEBAlthough federal data has suggested about 10% of Asian Americans experience mental health issues, a 2021 survey by the Asian American Psychological …

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Opinion: Vaccines work and everyone needs them HS Insider

WEBThe danger that these anti-vaxxers put themselves and their children in also has severe consequences for the public’s health and safety. Thanks to vaccines, …

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A conversation with Dr. Jessica Gold on mental health

WEBDecember 8, 2020. Jessica (“Jessi”) Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at …

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Opinion: Period poverty is a social silence we should no longer …

WEBIts definition, by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the lack of access to safe and hygienic menstrual products during monthly periods and inaccessibility to …

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The dilemma of cancer screening during the pandemic HS Insider

WEBThe stark gap between preventative health care practices before and during the pandemic has troubling implications for long-term health. One predictive study …

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Northwood High School takes a step toward youth suicide …

WEBMarch 3, 2021. Reducing the stigma around mental health requires knowledge and empathy in order to transform views on youth suicide and mental illness. This is the …

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Opinion: The importance of exercise and healthy eating habits

WEBThese unwise eating habits and lack of exercise also lead to diabetes and obesity. At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being obese or …

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Opinion: AI can revolutionize healthcare HS Insider

WEBAI has the potential to offer continuous patient services, alleviating the workload on healthcare professionals. In hospitals, integrated AI can monitor vital signs …

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Column: The benefits of a healthy breakfast HS Insider

WEBSomething that I found to be particularly useful and interesting is that a hearty breakfast can actually improve memory and concentration throughout the day. …

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Distance learning has led to sleep deprivation among students

WEBAccording to the Australian Victorian Government’s Better Health Channel, constant sleep deprivation can impact teens’ mental health, reducing their academic …

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Let’s Talk About It: High school students from San Diego share …

WEBLet’s Talk About It is an ongoing series that will highlight high school students from all over the United States in hopes to encourage others to speak openly …

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Why We Matter: Healing among healthcare workers after COVID-19

WEBSelf-care should not just be limited to mental health. COVID-19 has shown everyone that we can all be vulnerable and that our healthcare system has been …

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