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Yes, you read that right. Obese girls are less likely to attend college, according to recent findings from the University of Texas.
Researchers tracked about 11,000 teens in the US using population center data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and found that in addition to being less likely to go to university, obese […]
Two recent news releases, one from Stanford University and one from John Wiley & Sons, reveal that although encouraging for patients, group therapy has no statistically significant impact on increasing breast cancer survival overall. However, both reports indicate that support leads to improved quality of life (most likely improved psychological well-being).
However, there does seem to […]
I loved this past Saturday’s article by Nancy LaFever, LISW, LICDC, on the importance of downtime at the Emotional Well-Being Blog:
As a therapist, I know the importance of building quiet, reflective time into our insanely hectic schedules. It’s a key component of my own mental and physical well-being. So I should know better, right? I […]
It’s another theme day at b5media, and this month is all about mental health. Check out the round-up of posts over at Alzheimer’s Notes with Mary Emma Allen and Liz Lewis.
Particularly in the United States, where mental illness is often seen as a sign of weakness and self-medication (with alcohol, drugs, and even over-committed lifestyles) is […]
The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them! After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
If you often feel tense or worried about situations that don’t really warrant it, if you can’t shake anxious feelings even though you know […]
Dr. Dale V. Atkins has complied a quick list of 5 areas you can improve your stress-handling skills:
1. Self — How is my body reacting to this situation? Is this good for me and my well-being?
2. Support — What do I need to do to get the help I need to get through this situation? Are my resources […]
And in fact, they can be downright dangerous!
Bipolar II, also known as manic depression, is a disorder characterized by mood swings from elevated or manic phases to depressed phases. Unlike its more severe form, bipolar I, bipolar II is not characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated as suffering from depression alone or […]
YOUNG ADULT CANCER CONFERENCE – BOSTON
Fourth Annual “I’m Too Young For This” Symposium.
A free full day conference addressing the concerns of
young adults whose lives have been affected by cancer
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
8:30 am - 4:30 pm (breakfast and lunch included)
Massachusetts College of Art
621 Huntington Avenue in Boston
Contact:
Harriet K. Berman, Ph.D.
Vice President of Clinical Programs
The Wellness […]
We’ve already talked about how writing can be good for you, but Catherine Orenstein has taken it to the next level. She’s training women to write opinion pieces and get them published in newspapers. So not only are you getting the benefits of writing down your thoughts and ideas, but you’re gaining the […]
I picked up a copy of the January/February issue of the Utne Reader in a waiting room this week and found myself immediately drawn to an article on America’s overconnectedness. I wish I could link to it, but the new issue just went up and I can’t find the old one anywhere! But […]
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