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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How Skin Issues Affect Teen Relationships

Teenagers face a lot of changes. One big challenge is dealing with skin problems. These issues can really mess with their love lives. This is especially true for girls or those with skin problems in private areas. Most studies look at adults. They often focus on one specific skin issue. Or they ask

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How College Students Use Online Tools for Mental Health

College students are facing a mental health crisis. More students are showing signs of anxiety and depression. Many are now turning to online resources for help. This includes teletherapy, mental health websites, forums, self-help programs, and online screening tools. The COVID-19 pandemic played a

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

The Digital Divide in Mental Health Care

In the realm of mental health care, telemental health services have emerged as a powerful tool. They tackle significant hurdles in delivering mental health support. To fully harness their potential, it is crucial to encourage more patients to use these services. However, there is a notable gap in un

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Jun 14 2025CRIME

A Man's Desperate Climb Ends Tragically

A man's life ended in a tragic way after a tense standoff that lasted over two days. The man, whose name has not been revealed, was dealing with a mental health struggle. He climbed a radio tower on the American University campus. This tower, which is about 321 feet tall, is used by WAMU-FM. He was

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

Men's Health: A Call to Action for a Longer, Healthier Life

Men in the United States face a stark reality. They live shorter lives than women. This is not just a statistic. It is a call to action. Men visit doctors less often. They put off important medical care. This delay can lead to serious health issues. For instance, men often have their first heart att

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Early Psychosis Care

Occupational therapy (OT) is a crucial part of mental health care. But when it comes to early psychosis, its role is not as clear. A recent effort aimed to map out what we know about OT in early psychosis treatment. This involved a deep dive into existing research. The goal was to see how OT fits in

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

How Therapists Adapted During Global Turmoil

Therapists worldwide have had to rethink their approaches due to global upheavals. These events have shaken the usual ways of doing therapy. The focus is on how these professionals have handled the changes and kept helping their clients. Therapists have had to face some tough questions. They've had

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

How Tech Can Help Young People Overcome Social Anxiety

Social anxiety disorder is a big deal for young people. It messes with their social life and schoolwork. So, finding ways to help them is really important. One promising approach is using digital mental health tools. These are online programs designed to support mental health. They can be a game-cha

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Venezuelans in Peru: A Journey of Resilience and Mental Health Challenges

In Peru, over 1. 5 million Venezuelans have settled since their country's economy crashed in 2015. This massive migration wasn't easy. It brought along a lot of stress and mental health issues. These problems started before the journey, continued during it, and persisted after arrival. When people

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Jun 09 2025HEALTH

Spiritual Battles: How Faith Struggles Affect Veterans' Mental Health

Veterans who have served after 9/11 often face serious mental health challenges. Two of the most common issues are posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. These problems can make it hard for veterans to find meaning and purpose in their lives. This can lead to a higher risk of suicide

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