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Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle
News, images from Afghanistan can trigger PTSD in military veterans
'It’s very heartbreaking for the soldiers,' says UCLA Health psychiatrist Bruce Kagan, who leads an outpatient PTSD clinic for Veterans Affairs.
August 24, 2021
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Treating needle anxiety can boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
About 25% of adults suffer from the condition known as trypanophobia.
August 19, 2021
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7 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Has your drinking increased during the pandemic? How to know and what to do
August 19, 2021
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5 min read
Behavioral Health
Back to school: Supporting well-being of students, parents, educators amid COVID-19 pandemic
UCLA partnership with L.A. County Department of Mental Health addresses growing needs through innovative programs.
August 10, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Olympics puts mental health of elite athletes in the spotlight
To perform on the highest stage for a prolonged period of time, you need to not only work on your physical foundation, but your mental foundation,” says UCLA Health sports psychologist Doug Polster.
July 30, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
'Free moving' dance has healing benefits for mental health
UCLA Health study shows conscious, or ecstatic, dance helps those struggling with depression and anxiety.
July 22, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Pregnant, postpartum women receive mental health care at MOMS Clinic
Postpartum depression is up 30% since start of pandemic, says clinic co-founder Dr. Misty Richards.
July 20, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Tennis star Naomi Osaka makes strong statement about workplace mental health
‘It’s a good starting point when people are able to say, “I’m not doing well and I need to do something that will get me better,”’ says UCLA Health psychiatrist Tim Fong
June 22, 2021
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
The hidden health risks of loneliness in men
June 11, 2021
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4 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
John Legend, Black Pumas and Joy Oladokun put spotlight on music and mental health in concert and open discussion
Mental health deserves the same ‘kind of care and the kind of maintenance’ as physical health, Legend said, during the ‘We Shine Together’ program.
May 28, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
If shedding your face mask makes you anxious, you're not alone
'Once we learn to be afraid of something, learning not to be afraid of it is quite a challenge,' says UCLA Health's Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg.
May 19, 2021
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4 min read
Community,
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
From DuVernay to Dolly: Star-studded #WOW2021 event shines spotlight on mental health
Guests included Ava DuVernay, Mindy Kaling, Landon Donovan and Dolly Parton.
May 14, 2021
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6 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Confronting mental health barriers in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
May 6, 2021
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7 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
With several 'firsts,' Dr. Gail Wyatt lays the groundwork for women of color
May 4, 2021
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6 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Remote workers prepare for return to a different kind of office space as pandemic eases
‘The majority of us will have some difficulties in terms of social interactions,’ says UCLA Health psychiatry professor Emanuel Maidenberg.
April 19, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Essential oils have gone mainstream, offering real therapeutic value
April 14, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
UCLA Health observes Minority Health Month
The observance, held throughout April, is intended to raise awareness of the disproportionate health inequities that persist among racial and ethnic minorities.
April 8, 2021
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7 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
A parent's guide to teen dating violence
March 31, 2021
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5 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
COVID-19 brought a year of loss - of loved ones, lifestyles, routines - to everyone
‘I don’t think there has ever been loss on this scale before,’ says UCLA Health psychiatrist Dr. Jena Lee.
March 12, 2021
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7 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Behavioral Health
Back to the classroom: Communication is key for preparing children to return to school
‘We need to help kids think about why things are different now and what precautions schools are taking,’ says psychologist Melissa Brymer.
February 25, 2021
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5 min read