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The Relentless School Nurse: This is NOT SCHOOL SAFETY

Relentless School Nurse

School safety is not just a physical challenge, but a psychological one too. A comprehensive approach to school safety actively engages students, teachers and parents, identifies high-risk individuals using threat assessment techniques, and instructs teachers and administrators to refer these students to mental health services.

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Vitamin B6: A Nutrient Cofactor to Support Healthy Mood

Designs for Health

Research indicates that vitamin B6 may also help support the body’s response to psychological stress. Another population-based survey included data from more than 7,000 adults regarding B vitamin intake and psychological stress. A third study focused on elderly individuals who were found to have a low status of vitamin B6.

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How Music Can Help Athletes Recover from Sports Injuries

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First, the injury will be assessed by a medical professional to determine the level of care needed. While this is widely considered the standard process to ‘properly’ heal an injury, there is a critical component that frequently goes untreated: the psychological symptoms experienced (Arvinen-Barrow & Walker, 2017).

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Keeping the Sparks Aflame: Preventing and Addressing Burnout in High School Student-Athletes

AASP

<p>Student-athletes continuously navigate physical, psychological, and social demands including balancing academics and athletics, while striving to meet both internal and external expectations. The <em>Athletic Burnout Questionnaire</em> (ABQ) is intended to assess athletic burnout in athletes. Richard, K.

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The Biochemistry of Ashwagandha

Designs for Health

Animal studies also reported assessments on the improved effects of ashwagandha and its bioactive constituents (i.e., The authors highlight studies related to cognitive health, psychological stress , and other aspects of health. In animal studies , ashwagandha has been reported to help support a healthy response to stress.

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Lifestyle Changes and Micronutrients to Promote Premenstrual Balance

Designs for Health

Certain lifestyle factors may also influence premenstrual discomfort, including psychological stress and physical activity. A randomized clinical trial (RCT) involving 65 menstruating individuals assessed the efficacy of physical exercise on parameters related to PMS.

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Connection Between Magnesium and Vitamin B6 to Support a Normal Stress Response

Designs for Health

Nutritional status and other lifestyle factors may influence the body’s response to psychological stress. Population studies have associated the dietary intake of vitamin B6 with lower incidences of depressed moods and psychological stress. Vitamin B6 transforms in the body into an active coenzyme pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P).