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​The term back to school takes on an entirely new meaning this year, and with it comes additional challenges and stressors for our youth. In addition to re-engaging on the usual tasks and roles that schools have typically served, there will need to be an even more vigilant effort paid to youth mental wellness.  The San Diego County Office of Education's Student Wellness and School Culture Department has developed a list of tips to help educators in supporting student mental health and well-being as we start the year.  PDF format Show Students You Care Building strong relationships build connectivity and healing. When students know you care about them, they are more likely to be engaged in learning. Schools can institute strategies to ensure every student has at least one caring adult in their life Conduct Frequent Check-Ins Prioritizing check-ins with students is a great way to keep a pulse on how students are doing and build relationships. It can be a virtual che...

September 24, 2021 3 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Wilson PWF. Session II: Hot off the Press: NLA Scientific Statements. Presented at: National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions; Sept. 24-26, 2021; Orlando, Fla. (hybrid meeting). Disclosures: Wilson reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia State University announced that classes would be canceled on Tuesday, September 28 to address COVID-19 mental fatigue. The university said that the goal of this Trojan Wellness Day is to mitigate increased loneliness, stress, anxiety and depression that is in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VSU's president, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, shared the following statement with the academic community: Achieving a university-wide COVID-19 positivity rate of less than one percent is no small feat. It requires a great deal of work by our faculty, students, staff, and administration. Not only is everyone under a significant amount of pressure, dealing with the typical stress of higher education, but now everyone is doing so with the added exertion of a global pandemic. This makes intentional intervention to address physical and emotional wellness—all the more necessary—which is exactly what this Trojan Wellness Day is all about. In...

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on September 10 every year in order to raise awareness about suicides and prevent them.(Pixabay) How to help a friend deal with depression and suicidal thoughts World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: If your friend is finding excuses to not turn up for social get-togethers or limiting interactions with you, you may want to find out what's wrong. By Parmita Uniyal UPDATED ON SEP 09, 2021 01:23 PM IST World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: It is not so easy to understand a person. Identifying symptoms of depression in people is even more challenging. A friend who's always hiding behind smile may carry an acute feeling of worthlessness. It is likely that many depressed people could also struggle with recurrent suicidal thoughts. A depressed person may not be interesting in social interactions and appears withdrawn. If your friend is finding excuses to not turn up for social get-togethers or limit...

Alcohol does not contain any cholesterol. However, because alcohol filters through a person's liver, drinking too much can have a negative impact on cholesterol levels and heart health. This article will discuss the links between alcohol and cholesterol, including any associated health risks. It will also explain the recommended alcohol intake, healthy cholesterol levels, and when to contact a doctor about related health concerns. To understand how alcohol consumption and cholesterol levels may be linked, it can be useful to get some basic facts about each substance. The sections below look at each of these in more detail. Alcohol Alcohol is a legal recreational substance present in wine, beer, and spirits. In the United States, more than 85% of people over the age of 18 years have consumed alcohol at some point, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. In addition, almost 15 million people aged 12 years and older have alcohol use disorder. Although alcohol does not...

As cholesterol (plaque) builds up in the arteries, the arteries begin to narrow, which lessens or blocks the flow of blood. By Dr. Collen Lyons Carson City Health and Human Services Saturday, September 25, 2021 Cholesterol is a waxy substance your liver makes to protect nerves and to make cell tissue and certain hormones. Your body also gets cholesterol from the food you eat such as eggs, meats, and dairy. There is "good" (HDL) cholesterol and "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. Too much bad cholesterol (LDL) can be bad for your health. What is the difference between "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol? Good cholesterol is known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL). It removes cholesterol from the bloodstream. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ...

Meghan Trainor had the first live panic attack on television. The 27-year-old pop star was previously open about suffering from panic disorder (anxiety disorder with regular sudden attacks of panic or fear), and the singer is now with her before with Gayle King. Announced a 2017 Grammy nominee when she began to "vibrate" and felt "dying". She said: "I was announcing the candidate, and I was vibrating. "I felt like I was going to faint on live TV. "I was like,'What's going on? I must be dying.' "As soon as they say'cut', I go behind the scenes and [gasping for air] In front of everyone " Megan, who welcomed his first child, his son Riley, to the world in February praised television host Gale for helping her in a terrifying situation. She states: "Since then, Gale has been my email companion and has always checked in to me. "I was very embarrassed and apologized, but she did everything very well f...