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Risk Factors for Suicide in Children, Signs and How to Seek Help

I'm Dr. Jyotsna Ranga, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with CHI Health and Creighton University. Child and adolescent psychiatrists in the United ...

Childhood Obesity: It’s About More Than Size

Pandemic habits of staying home and snacking more didn’t help anyone’s waistlines, and that includes kids. Childhood obesity was already a ...

Everyone Does It! How Self-Talk Helps

How you speak to yourself - aloud or silently - influences your emotional health, so choose your words wisely. It might ...

Nature Nurtures: 5 Ways Green Spaces Make Us Better

When I was a child, my grandmother always said: “Go outside and play.” It’s an admonition heard in households around ...

Harmless Palpitation or Heart Problem?

If you experience occasional palpitations, there are things you can do to limit or prevent them. Each of these recommendations are also ways to improve your overall health and wellness.

Meth Use: Don’t Miss the Signs

Methamphetamine is the primary cause of stimulant overdoses, other than cocaine. There are physical, mental and behavioral signs of meth use, but also many options for overcoming this addiction.

Build Your Mental Health Toolkit

Think of a mental health toolkit as a collection of strategies you can access whenever you need them. It’s about equipping yourself to handle challenges in a healthy way.

Is Stress Holding You Back? Break Free with These Tips

Stress is a natural reaction to life's challenges. Practicing mindfulness, staying conntected, and setting boundaries are three effective tips for managing it.

The Buzz On Caffeine

How To Determine Caffeine Tolerance Excessive caffeine consumption is not mathematical. It is individual. Caffeine sensitivity depends on the amount and ...

100 Years of Insulin: Giving Hope to Diabetes Patients

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, centered around World Diabetes Day which falls every year on November 14. Why November 14? Well, ...

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