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Dr. Sue Mitra | for FLORIDA TODAYAs the colors of the leaves change with the seasons, our body and mind adjust in many ways that we may not be aware of. Shifts in daylight and weather can significantly impact our mood, motivation, and energy. Here are some tips for mental wellbeing.The addition of holiday happenings to your schedule can lead you to lose track of healthy eating and exercise habits. The increased demands and stress can also lead to emotional health issues. Year-end deadlines at work, holiday shopping, family visits, and party planning often add a new level of stress during…
Inside the massive dining room at San Patrignano, windowed walls overlook northern Italy’s rambling hillsides. Taking in the arresting view is a 20-year-old from Detroit.Sometimes Michael is astonished to find himself here — in what may be the largest, most famous rehab center in Europe.People gather to eat inside the dining hall at San Patrignano. (Wilson Santinelli for WBUR)Michael arrived in February after cycling in and out of drug treatment programs closer to home. After each, he relapsed. WBUR agreed to use Michael’s middle name because his family worries about the stigma of addiction.“In America, a lot of the things…
Obesity has become a pandemic problem over the last 20-30 years, largely driven by the ongoing nutrition transition worldwide. Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are experiencing this transition at a faster rate than High-Income Countries (HICs), primarily due to high urbanization rates that necessitate rapid, short-term adaptive strategies, which are often obesogenic. This transition is marked by changing dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, particularly within rapidly urbanizing environments, leading to the development of Obesity-Related Metabolic Diseases (ORCDs) such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes. In sub-Saharan African populations, the prevalence of obesity and ORCDs is increasing more rapidly than in…
Every year since 2021, Lasizwe Dambuza has checked himself into a mental health wellness facility around this time — and this year is no different. In a candid Instagram post shared on Tuesday, the YouTuber and reality TV star announced he is taking time off his social media to recharge and focus on his mental health.“I checked myself into a mental wellness retreat for the next couple of weeks. I’ve handed over my social media accounts to my management and they will be the ones managing it during my stay here. I’m surrounded by professional help and can’t wait to…
Scientific research on the relationship between spirituality, religion, and mental health has grown exponentially over the past few decades, resulting in evidence to suggest that religion and spirituality can both positively and negatively impact mental health, shape explanatory models of health and illness, and influence help-seeking behaviors and engagement with healthcare providers.Notwithstanding the lack of consensus and undisputed evidence-based data on the relationship between spirituality, religion, and mental health, the available evidence demonstrates the need for an increased recognition of the role of spirituality/religion in mental health clinical practice and research. As such, Neurotheology is an exciting new approach that…
By May 2024, Ebony Dupas knew she had a problem. She had started to feel a mild anxiety about her sense of direction and purpose in life earlier that year, but within a couple months, that had spiraled into a paranoia that she could neither shake nor explain.Referred by her doctor, Dupas began consulting with different psychiatrists, all of whom considered diagnosing her with generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Most wanted to put her on medication right away. But one psychiatrist first ordered bloodwork to see if something else might be going on. “I was mostly depleted of…
Mindless Labs merges wearable advocacy (apparel) with digital wellness tools (app). Every purchase funds a free mental wellness app, which offers tools, education and support for anxiety and depression.1 in 5 people are struggling with mental illness and more than half do not get help because of stigma, cost and access. Mindless Labs was created to help remove those barriers by pairing bold conversation starting apparel with free mental wellness resources.Each piece has a QR code that you can share with people so they can scan it and download the Mindless Labs app for free mental health tools, education and…
In a candid revelation, 41-year-old actress Saumya Tandon shares her approach to wellness, emphasizing that true fitness stems from nurturing small, sustainable habits rather than drastic dieting fads. She champions gut health by adding healthy habits and makes it a point to distribute her protein intake evenly throughout the day. At 41, actor Saumya Tandon draws attention for her calm glow and lean frame. The surprise lies in her honesty. The Dhurandhar star does not follow crash diets, detox plans, or extreme food rules. In a recent Instagram post, she clearly shared that fitness comes from small habits repeated every…
Miami-Dade and Broward County public schools, two of the nation’s largest school districts, will be getting $5.2 million in federal funding to support mental health services, U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced Saturday.The funding, provided through the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program, will support partnerships to train and increase the pipeline of school-based mental health service providers for employment in local educational agencies.Miami-Dade County Public Schools will receive $4 million, beginning with $1 million in 2026, for its Project HOPE-SP (Holistic Opportunities for Preparation and Excellence in School Psychology). This program will increase the number of credentialed school psychologists…
Addiction Resource Center announces the expansion of its virtual intensive outpatient program, with evening telehealth sessions now designed to accommodate individuals managing work schedules and daily responsibilities alongside substance use recovery.Yuba City, United States, December 15, 2025 /NewsNetwork/ — Addiction Resource Center has announced the expansion of its evening intensive outpatient program services through EveningIOP.com, with telehealth sessions specifically scheduled to accommodate individuals with demanding daytime commitments. The updated program is intended to provide clinically effective substance use treatment for those who face barriers accessing traditional daytime recovery services.More details can be found at https://eveningiop.comThe expanded service offers flexible scheduling…