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Always Running Late? You May Be a Victim of ‘Time Blindness’

>> March 19, 2023

People with ADHD often have a weaker perception of time, called ‘time blindness.’ Though tardiness is usually interpreted as irresponsible, those suffering from time blindness simply don’t have any sense of time. Experts discuss the condition and give helpful …

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Why Do Elderly Men Have the Highest Rate of Suicide?

>> May 29, 2022

It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men to take …

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How Fitness Apps Contribute to Eating Disorders

>> March 13, 2022

Fitness apps can be helpful, but for some people, obsessive meal tracking helped them develop an eating disorder. Experts talk about the slippery slope of the fitness industry, and discuss proper recovery methods. Guest Information: Dr. Kimberly …

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How Later School Start Times Affect Parents and Students

>> February 27, 2022

Sleep deprivation affects about three out of four teenagers in America. Inadequate sleep has been linked to depression, anxiety, weight gain, and worsened heart functioning. An expert shows through a case study how implementing later school start times allows …

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Covid and PTSD

>> May 2, 2021

Studies show that as many as a third of people who were very ill with Covid-19 later develop PTSD. Caregivers and health care workers may be afflicted as well. An expert discusses how this develops and what people can do to get better. Guest …

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Assessing the Psychological Wreckage of the Pandemic

>> April 4, 2021

Many people are relieved that, thanks to vaccines, the Covid-19 pandemic seems to be waning. But the mental health wreckage of the last year will take longer to overcome. Experts discuss how it’s showing up and what people can do to get back on …

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Navigating a Covid Christmas

>> December 20, 2020

This holiday season will be unlike any we’ve ever had before, with “loss” as a major theme—loss of little things such as routines as well as big ones. Two experts weigh in on how families can navigate this season while keeping it festive. Guest …

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Invisible Girls: Victims of Incest

>> January 13, 2019

Experts say incest is the most common of all sexual abuse, but the least discussed openly. This can leave victims isolated and less able to reveal abuse, which can have further psychological ramifications later on. A noted expert on sexual abuse discusses how …

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School Based Mental Health

>> November 25, 2018

Schools would be a good place for programs to screen for mental health issues in students, and to educate about mental health to lessen the pervasive stigma. Some states are making programs mandatory, but elsewhere schools and personnel may resist, seeing …

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Saving Talk Therapy for Mental Illness

>> September 9, 2018

Decades ago, psychiatric treatment meant talk therapy. Now it usually means drugs or cognitive behavioral therapy for an extremely short time. A noted clinical psychologist and author explains why patients are better served when talk therapy is an option for …

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Children’s Mental Health Treatment

>> December 6, 2015

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – Mental Health Treatment for Children (2017 version). A recent study finds that about 35 percent of children receiving treatment for mental health issues are being treated only by …

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