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21/03/2018

Published in early February, the study below evaluated the impact of vision loss on mental health in assessing the prevalence of depression in the control and visually impaired people, the greater the degree of visual loss. Read more! (in English)

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16/03/2018

In order to expand the traditional therapeutic possibilities, much has been researched about the alternative treatments for treatments of emotional problems. The following study found 15 methods that were used by the study population. Read more! (in Spanish)

Placer, transformación y tratamiento: uso de las medicinas alternativas para problemas emocionales en la Ciudad de México

14/03/2018

The subjectivity implicit in research, especially in the area of ​​health, requires a broad knowledge of the qualitative methodologies that encompass them. The study by Mirliana Ramírez-Pereira, at the link below, dealt with how these methods can be used in the field of public health. Read more! (in Spanish)

1Departamento de Enfermería. Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile. Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica del Norte. [email protected]

09/03/2018

"Out of Order" was the title of the first issue of the Radis Magazine this year that addressed the significant increase in the number of diagnoses of mental disorders and drug prescriptions. Read more! (in Portuguese)

07/03/2018

Considering the alarming data on the incidence of su***de in adolescents, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) held a workshop with su***de prevention specialists in this age group. Watch Now!

Adolescent Su***de Prevention Recognizing Teens at Risk & Responding Effectively

02/03/2018

In order to raise awareness of the real impact of mental disorders in society, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has updated its website with a new tool that provides accurate statistics on the number of people affected by mental disorders. Check it now!

Redesigned web section adds interactive tools, sharing features.

06/09/2017

The video of our last study group with Dr. John a. Naslund is now available on YouTube! Watch it now!

Esta foi a décima reunião do nosso Grupo de Estudo! Nosso encontro, cujo tema foi "Tecnologias Digitais para Prevenir Mortalidade Precoce entre Pessoas com D...

11/08/2017

Poor posture can mean more than ten health problems for you when you reach a later age. Among the possible problems are weakness, breathing difficulties, mental health problems and even digestion difficulties! Read the NIH report on Dr. George Salem's research below!

Posture isn’t just about how you look. How you position yourself can help or hurt your health over your lifetime.

10/08/2017

Although it does not have the power to heal completely, Yoga can be an excellent adjunct therapy to decrease the symptoms of depression. This observation was made by Linda Hopkins PhD at the last annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Read more!

09/08/2017

Less sleep was associated with an increased risk of obesity and overweight! According to the study by Laura Hardie, University of Leeds in England, adults who slept about six hours a night had larger abdominal circumferences than adults who slept nine hours a night. Read the study below!

08/08/2017

At the last congress of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Dr. Miranda Wilhelm gave five tips to diabetics regarding the use of over-the-counter medications (for colds, flu, and headaches):
1) Managing your diabetes is important. If your blood pressure and your glycated hemoglobin levels are controlled, there are no major problems in using these medications for a short time;
2) Read the label! Always give preference to medicines that are for diabetics;
3) Give preference to tablets rather than syrups or liquid preparations, since the latter generally contain more carbohydrates and an amount of alcohol which may be equivalent to a glass of beer or wine;
4) If possible, use a topical medication! Give preference to the use of creams, sprays or ointments since these medications do not reach the bloodstream in large concentrations;
5) Get OTC recommendations with a health professional before taking a medicine!
To learn more, read the link below!

07/08/2017

One in three young adults cancer survivors treatments struggle to resume their social activities. Support groups with people of similar ages can help with social reintegration. Read more!