Stanford Childrens

MARCH 21, 2025

Its an opportunity to celebrate the important role these Creative Arts therapists play in combining the benefits of creative expression and psychological support. And this year at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health, theres a lot to celebrate.

Creativity

MSU

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I am a 6-12th PE and Health teacher for the last three years at Baraga Area Schools. This program challenges traditional methods and emphasizes understanding the science and psychology behind coaching. I am 36 and married for 10 years to my wife Brigitte who is also an MSU graduate. We adopted our daughter Amya last November.

Coaching

AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

The consequences, they argue, are a cascade of severe health conditions ranging from asthma and facial malformation to ADHD and depression. Biological psychology, 170, 108313. Frontiers in public health, 5 , 222. According to authors and influencers, modern humans have “forgotten” how to breathe. Their solution? Severs, L.

Nervous system

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Courageous Well-Being for Nurses a newly released book by nurse/psychotherapist/educator, Dr. Donna Gaffney and certified health and wellness coach, Nicole Foster, serves as an invaluable resource for nurses grappling with burnout and seeking ways to enhance their well-being. You can have a sneak peek inside the book by clicking on this link.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2022

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.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 31, 2022

Remember to take care of yourself and implement the safeguards you need in your own health offices. I haven’t done a psychology thread in a while, but it feels like one might be necessary right now. I am reprinting the full Twitter thread so you can see the suggestions from Dr. Emma Kavanagh. Let’s stay connected!

Schooling

PE Scholar

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Parental beliefs in the benefits of Physical activity as a potential psychological determinant of PA and associated health outcomes.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Her work uses innovation and design thinking to improve health and healthcare. Marion completed her PhD focused on innovation and design at Penn and master’s degrees in nursing and public health. She contributed to several nursing publications and was previously involved in resuscitation science research.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 17, 2024

Elizabeth Elliott, MSN, BSN, RN, NCSN, is the President of the Maryland Association of School Health Nurses (MASHN). “ Social Media Usage and Its Effects on the Psychological Health of Adolescents,” a research article on the topic was recently published in NASN: School Nurse.

Schooling

S&S

JUNE 26, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, supporting the behavioral and mental health of youth is more critical than ever. School districts, teachers, afterschool professionals, and recreational programs play a pivotal role in fostering an environment where children can thrive emotionally and psychologically.

Health

AASP

MAY 21, 2024

Given the stress and demands of being a student-athlete, “mental health” is identified as the number one reason for transferring from their current institution (NCAA, 2022). With that said, below are a few quick tips to boost wellness and psychological functioning. </p> Exercise for mental health. <em>Primary

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

We must include the voice of the community, including our youth, in solving the public health emergency of gun violence. A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities.

Schooling

Teen Health 101

AUGUST 14, 2022

Surely it comes to little surprise that music has a substantial psychological effect on people. Research proves that music therapy can benefit individuals with various mental health and physical health conditions, and music can also be a medium for processing emotions/trauma and regulating anxiety.

Psychology

The Sporting

JULY 12, 2023

A Guide to Sports Psychology and 8 Important Benefits for Athletes Sports psychology has emerged as a vital field within the realm of athletics. Sports psychology can help enhance performance in all sports, from running to football In this article, we will explore eight key ways in which athletes can benefit from sports psychology.

Psychology

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern.

Fitness

Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

Sports

Stanford Childrens

MAY 31, 2024

Asian Americans and South Asian populations are understudied in most mental health-related research, ranging from epidemiological reports on youth suicide, risk factors for mental illness to treatment options. What impact does culture have on the mental health crisis in the AANHPI community?

Health

AASP

MARCH 21, 2024

</p> <h4>The Role of Self-Compassion</h4> <p>Self-compassion is a psychological construct that involves treating oneself with the same kindness and understanding that one would offer to a friend during moments of struggle or failure. <em>Current Opinion in Psychology, 16</em>, 148–153. <a

Psychology

Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Two recent clinical studies examined the effect of an innovative ingredient, NPN_1 (PeptiStrong TM ), on muscle health and DOMS.

Muscle Strength

Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

Besides hydration , electrolytes help support brain function, heart health, muscle function, and more. Fluid Balance Proper hydration is indispensable for overall health. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. By Danielle Moyer Male, MS, CNS, LDN

Health

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This article explores the debate between early specialization and multi-sport participation, focusing on the effects on individual athletes and their schools, while underscoring the risks of overuse injuries and psychological burnout. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach , 5(3), 251–257. Jayanthi, N., Difiori, J. Faigenbaum, A.

Sports

AASP

DECEMBER 21, 2022

.</p> <h3>Facing Retirement Can be a Difficult Prospect</h3> <p>The end of an athletic career can have a significant impact on athletes’ overall mental health and psychological well-being. </li> <li>More adaptive emotional and psychological outcomes.</li>

Sports

First Beat

JULY 29, 2024

Firstbeat Sports will attend this year’s SL Benfica Health & Performance Congress. The Sport Lisboa e Benfica Health & Performance Congress aims to be one of the main multidisciplinary hubs of sports-dedicated practitioners. The event will be held on September 10 and 11 in Lisbon.

Sports

Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Research indicates that vitamin B6 may also help support the body’s response to psychological stress. The study results of the qualitative data suggest that the dietary intake of vitamin B6 may be associated with certain aspects of mood health. It may help support neurological function, cognitive health, and a healthy mood.

Psychology

Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) is a botanical that has been used for thousands of years to support many aspects of human health. The authors highlight studies related to cognitive health, psychological stress , and other aspects of health. It may also help support certain aspects of sleep quality and mood health.

Psychology

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 8, 2024

I am currently working on a few mental health education initiatives arsing from the Big Talks for Little People program for primary schools (see here ). One of the new initiatives is a mental health HPE program with ten lesson units of work for Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6 which will be trialled in Term2 of the Australian school year in 2024.

Health

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

MAY 7, 2024

May is mental health awareness month. We hear the phrase “mental health” often. So, let’s define it, see what affects it, and consider ways to help our children avoid mental health challenges. What is mental health? i] “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Health

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 20, 2023

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health holds community celiac disease event When your gut feels healthy, you feel more ready to take on the world. That was the premise behind our recent “Celiac Strong: Empowering the Gluten-Free Community” event, held May 20, 2023.

Psychology

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

APRIL 26, 2023

May is mental health awareness month. Accepting, addressing, and taking care of our own mental health widely carries a negative stigma. A beneficial method for treating and taking care of our mental health is therapy. Prioritizing mental health by participating in therapy promotes a healthy mind-body relationship ( source ).

Health

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Other mental health disorders like ADHD and PTSD can be managed through exercise. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

Exercise

Keeping Kids in Motion

MARCH 26, 2023

Discover 4 types of games that offer psychological benefits and escape from negative thoughts. Playing games can help children deal with depression. Learn how games can improve mental well-being, cognitive abilities, and social skills, and reduce symptoms of depression.

Psychology

The Sporting

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Benefits of Yoga for Your Mental and Physical Health Many of us have practised some form of yoga, and we are all familiar with its relaxing and healing effects. In this blog post, learn more about the connection between psychology and yoga, including the benefits of yoga for your mental and physical health.

Muscle Strength

The Sporting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Health and Nutritional Benefits of Ginger Ginger has some special as well as powerful properties that can supply countless health and wellness advantages. So, let's check the specific health benefits of ginger. Let’s look at some specific health benefits of Ginger… and FYI, these are all anecdotal, we are not nutritionists!

Health

Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Premenstrual discomfort has been linked to hormone imbalances, changes in thyroid health, and nutritional insufficiencies, including vitamin B6 deficiencies. Certain lifestyle factors may also influence premenstrual discomfort, including psychological stress and physical activity. Ambrose, ND, MAT

Nutrition

Designs for Health

AUGUST 7, 2023

is an herb with a long history of use in traditional medicine for supporting mental and physical health. Modern research suggests that Rhodiola may help healthy energy production and mitochondrial function, potentially benefiting various aspects of health, including athletic performance and healthy stress responses.

Nervous system

Designs for Health

JULY 18, 2023

The gut-brain axis may influence antioxidative status, the inflammatory response, and mechanisms related to brain functioning and mood health. In addition, the activity of microbial metabolites that reside in the gut has been shown to play a role in neurocognitive health and mood.

Nervous system