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International Humanitarian Opportunities
Learn more about International Humanitarian Opportunities at psychiatry.org
Helping a Loved One Cope with Mental Illness
Learn about what you can do to help a loved one cope with a mental illness
Paid Courses
In-depth, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice.
Social Determinants of Mental Health: Economic Stability
Individuals facing financial insecurity or unemployment are at higher risk of developing mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Social Determinants of Mental Health: Social Environment
The social environment, including relationships, social networks, and exposure to discrimination, racism, or violence, has profound effects on mental health.
7 Check-ins For New Year’s Mental Health
And we’ve all been dealing with the ups and downs, losses, uncertainties and changes brought on by the pandemic. The start of a new year is a good opportunity for self-assessment with a brief mental health checkup.
College Students Benefit from Wellness Training
Demand for mental health services at college counseling centers has been on the rise in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a greater mental health impact on young adults than other age groups. A new study examines the potential of a proactive, preventative approach to building resilience and promoting psychological thriving in students before they experience mental health symptoms.
Cataract Surgery and Hearing Aids May Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
Dementia affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and about 4 million in the U.S., about 9% of adults 65 or older. In the past, several factors have been identified that reduce the risk of dementia, including educational level, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, depression, social isolation. Recent research says that in older adults, treatments for hearing and vision problems can also help reduce the risk of dementia.
8 Step Mental Health Checkup
We often focus more on treating illnesses, both physical and mental, than on staying healthy. But the absence of mental illness does not necessarily mean good mental health.