Mental Health

How to Stay Zen on the 110-Freeway

KEEP YOUR MIND OFF THE ROAD – Mar. 29, 2022 - 1. Find an anchor: To distract from the anxiety of bumper-to-bumper traffic, Peck recommends focusing your attention on an outside object. 2. STOP and breathe To... Read More...

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There’s a Mental Health Crisis Among Nurses

HELP FOR THE HELPERS – Mar. 31, 2022 - On the morning of January 18, Joshua Paredes came home to an empty apartment. His roommate and good friend Michael Odell wasn’t there. They were both working as nur... Read More...

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This Army’s Mission Battles Drug Abuse

SURRENDER TO WIN – March 31, 2022 - It was then that Jones, an Army combat veteran who served in Iraq in 2004-05, turned to a different kind of army — Sage’s Army. Jones, a Donora resident, is now a certifi... Read More...

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Teens Talk Social Media and Body Image

A REFLECTION OF THE TIMES – Mar. 31, 2022 - As we regularly do when The Times writes about an issue that touches the lives of young people, we used our daily Student Opinion forum to ask teenagers to share the... Read More...

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Staying Active Is a Must

INERTIA IS NOT KOSHER – April 2, 2022 - It was at his little brother’s funeral in Georgia that 39 year-old Tripp Freeman had a sobering realization. If he were to die that day, the only constant in his life wo... Read More...

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The Challenge of Getting (and Staying) Sober on Reality TV

IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT – April 1, 2022 - Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast mem... Read More...

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Can Technology Reduce Substance Abuse?

PHONING IT IN – March 31, 2022 - UCF clinical psychologist and Professor Lidia Meshesha works tirelessly to help improve the lives of people afflicted by addiction. She knows from previous studies, that many... Read More...

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A Smidgen of Alcohol May Increase Risk of Heart Disease

AUDIO – HOW ABOUT A THIMBLEFUL? – March 31, 2022 - The investigators used analyses of genetic and medical data of over 371,000 people, averaging 57 years of age and reportedly consumed nine drinks per week, wh... Read More...

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Where Have All the Artist-Addicts Gone?

THEY’RE DEAD? – Mar. 24, 2022 - Any list of the great authors and poets of the 20th century would include countless addicts: Lucia Berlin, Elizabeth Bishop, Raymond Carver, John Cheever, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Er... Read More...

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‘Water by the Spoonful’ Weaves a Web of Addiction & Internet

VIDEO – GO SEE A PLAY, ANY PLAY – March 30, 2022 - What the playwright lacks in tech savvy, she makes up for in her portrayal of a Latinx family from Philly. The play’s strongest moments are when cousins Elliot... Read More...

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‘Moon Knight’ Tackles Mental Illness in Comic Adaptation

SUPER HERO PROBLEMS – Mar. 30, 2022 - In a cinematic universe populated by gods, aliens, supersoldiers, galactic guardians, witches, androids and immortals, Moon Knight journeys into a previously uncharted ter... Read More...

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A Little Light Is Bad News Sleepy Head

AUDIO – BLACK BEDROOMS MATTER – April 1, 2022 - The findings tie into a broader body of evidence that indicates being exposed to light at night may be harmful in a variety of ways and could predispose people to... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Chris Rock

“Everything's funny — in the right context and done by the right person.” —Chris Rock ... Read More...

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Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

READ THE LABELS – March 25, 2022 - Front-of-package warning labels that alert consumers to unhealthy levels of sodium, as pioneered by Chile and now implemented in Israel, Mexico and elsewhere, give consumers ... Read More...

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Startups Speed It Up For Anyone To Get ADHD Drugs

WHEN, WHERE, WHO AND IT DOESN’T, WHY – March 26, 2022 - “All day every day, people were demanding Adderall,” she said, adding that “you can’t diagnose people in a half hour.” Cerebral said it encourages proper... Read More...

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Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

VIDEO – PASSION PLAY – March 23, 2022 - From TEDx Talks: “As a medical doctor, I work in Vancouver, Canada, and I have worked with some very, very addicted people. People who use heroin, they inject cocaine, t... Read More...

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American Airlines Begins Selling Alcohol On Flights Again

“CAN I BE HIM?” – March 20, 2022 - The airline confirmed in a statement: “Our customers have expressed that having these options onboard is important to their experience with us.” The prices for inflight alcoh... Read More...

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What’s Wrong with Calling Love an Addiction?

SOMETIMES IT HURTS LIKE ONE – Mar. 22, 2022 - It’s typical to find your mind preoccupied with a love interest during the “honeymoon phase,” when you’re first falling for someone, explains Omar Ruiz, licensed th... Read More...

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How to Use Beauty to Support Your Mental Health

BOLDLY OR SPARINGLY? – Mar. 21, 2022 - It’s a challenging balance—and I probably tip the scales more than I care to admit—but when our mindset starts to shift, “that’s when I think it’s time to step back a lit... Read More...

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Can Writing Help Relieve Depression?

BE YOUR OWN PEN PAL – March 2, 2022 - Does it matter whether you keep your journal on a computer or other digital device, or write with traditional pen and paper? Chronister shares that it all comes down to the... Read More...

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Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

A VISIONARY? – March 23, 2022 - He warned that some of the solutions would “require political capital” and were “not necessarily going to be immediately popular”. Prof Whitty said the temptation was to “alwa... Read More...

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Why is There a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children?

SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN – Mar. 23, 2022 - Last June, researchers from Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine documented six unusual cases in the journal Movement Disorders. The subjects wer... Read More...

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What Pets Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

THE POWER OF THE DOG - AND CAT, ETC. – Mar. 24 2022 - Being brought back to the present with your pet can happen in a variety of ways. Maybe you’re walking your dog, or listening to your cat’s purrs, wat... Read More...

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Three Cups of Coffee a Day ‘could add years to your life’

ESPRESSO TOO? – March 24, 2022 - Antioxidants in the beans improve health by boosting the metabolism, reducing swelling and cutting fat build-up, scientists said. This means even decaf is good for your heart... Read More...

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How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

MOVING AND GROOVING – March 25, 2022 - Attending one of Miller’s virtual classes during lockdown, it was easy to see that participants’ stress and anxiety was high. At first the screen was filled with scrunche... Read More...

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Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

FINALLY FREE – Mar. 24, 2022 - She may have been silenced by her conservatorship for 13 years, but Britney Spears is refusing to be silenced any longer. The singer is taking her newfound freedom to social medi... Read More...

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Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

SHARING THE ANONYMOUS SECRET – March 25, 2022 - Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebs, with many using their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their sobrie... Read More...

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House Full Of Children Under 8 Treated For Overdosing

VIDEO – NOT THRILL PILLS – March 23, 2022 - “They were left unsupervised for a short period of time and one of the kids that have prescription medication got into it and shared with the other children here,” L... Read More...

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Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

AUDIO – FROM CASH TO CRASH – March 22, 2022 - Elizabeth is not alone. An NHPR investigation has discovered multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive leadership, and retaliation by Spofford while he wa... Read More...

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