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PTSD & Cognitive Effects in First Responders: Symptoms, Treatment, and Hope

The Journal of Emergency Medical Services suggests the mental health of first responders is highly overlooked. Even with the constant exposure to the job’s trauma and physical demands, front-line workers’ mental health needs are still not a priority. This oversight leads to re-occurring stress, suicide-ideation, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among first responders – resulting in health […]

SEL, Exercise, and Cognitive Function: The Building Blocks to the Whole Person

Just as a home may seem strong when the weather is calm, teens may show social and mental strength when they have the support of their parents, teachers, and communities during high school. But what happens when the weather turns? Will teens have the same resiliency when they are on their own? Just as a […]

Genes Related to Inflammation Shed Light on Depression and How Exercise Can Help

Depression affects more than 168 million people worldwide and is one of the significant causes of disease. We understand that depression has substantial effects on overall health and wellness; however, evidence-based research on treating depression is still lacking. Now scientists are looking at our genes to develop new ways to manage mental health disorders. A recent study […]

Virtual Learning & SEL: Impacts on Children and Teens

According to the Center on Reinventing Public Education, about twenty-five percent of U.S. school districts have started the year fully remote. If not wholly virtual, many schools are doing some form of hybrid or staggered in-school learning. However, with this shift to online instruction, social and emotional learning (SEL) practices have been disrupted. Some children and […]

How Social Distancing Affects Social Development in Children and Teens

The idea of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for everyone. For children and teens, this time can be incredibly daunting. As kids grow, they begin to strike out on their own and form social networks. This action is critical for social, physical, and mental health. At-home learning, staggered in-school learning, limited sports […]

Oxytocin: Study Reveals How Hormone Could Be New Therapeutic in Treating Mental Health Disorders

Oxytocin is a complicated hormone. Researchers have found oxytocin to contain properties that can treat several conditions from autism spectrum disorder to intestinal issues. However, as a neuromodulator, it may bring hearts together or help induce aggression, according to the Weizmann Institute of Science. Their findings, published in Neuron, could shed new light on efforts to use oxytocin […]

The Science of Meditation: 3 Major Benefits You Need to Know About

A myriad of articles and studies suggest the beneficial effects of meditation on physical, emotional, and psychological health and well-being. These advantages are far-reaching, including improving depression symptoms, anxiety, stress, and mental health disorders. We may understand the general benefits of meditation, but what are the biological, neurological, and chemical processes behind these outcomes? In […]

The Benefits of Adding Spirituality to Your Wellness Routine

When asking people what they think of when they hear the word spirituality, perspectives vary greatly. Generally speaking, most people see spirituality as a connection to something bigger than themselves, whether it be God, Spirit, nature, or a spiritual practice like yoga. An individual’s personal definition of spirituality may also change throughout life, adapting to […]