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mid the U.S. government’s decision to create a specialized hotline dedicated to those at risk of suicide or experiencing suicidal ideation, the reception of the public at large...
Dysphagia: A growing concern in speech-language pathology
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wallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, is a rising common issue among people of all ages. This condition can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, including their ability to...
Comprehensive Treatment Models to treat multiple Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms
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omprehensive Treatment Models (CTMs) are all-encompassing, aiming to treat multiple Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms, including language, cognitive, social, and play development deficits.
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It is a hard(er) time to be a teenager
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ow can we help teenagers and young people deal with the psychological effects that current events are having on all of us? Doctor Vanessa Cruz, clinical psychologist and acting director of the...
Mental Health After COVID-19
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ore than a year has passed since the whole world was shaken by a deadly and contagious virus that forced a large part of humanity to lock itself...
The link between nutrition and mental health
Rita M. Rivera, MS, CTP, Psy.D. Student, Clinical Psychology | Albizu University - Miami
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cross different fields, researchers continue to explore the relationship between...
Unlocking the key to happiness
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ocial connection is a fundamental human need and a critical aspect of psychological well-being. It encompasses the relationships we form, our interactions with others, and the sense of...
Social media and mental health in adolescents: Positive and negative effects
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Yamila Lezcano, PhD, LMHC. Associate Professor of Undergraduate Psychology, Albizu University (Miami Campus)
dolescence marks the transition from childhood to young adulthood, during which...
Eating difficulties: Distinguishing dysphagia from eating disorders
Dr. Alberto Avilés Muñoz, DHSc, CCC-SLP, speech pathologist and assistant professor of the Speech Pathology Program at the Mayagüez University Center of Albizu University.
Different physiological conditions can...
Learning to take care of ourselves
Dr. Arlene Vélez-Galán, mental health specialist and director of the Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate Program at Albizu University – San Juan Campus
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e say to each...
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President’s Corner: Honoring Our Commitment
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Dr. Nelson Soto, President of Albizu University
nniversaries invite us to look back. But...
60 Years: Toward a Celebration of Albizu’s Legacy, Community, and Future
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he story of Albizu University, which this year marks its 60th anniversary, is one of institutional persistence, conviction,...
Albizu Spotlight: Charina Tejeda Carrasco
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he education I received at Albizu University has been fundamental in shaping my professional identity and practice. It...
Social Investment in Our Seniors
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Transforming Albizu Together: Building an Institutional Culture of Artificial Intelligence
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rtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping higher education, creating new opportunities for teaching, learning, research, and institutional effectiveness....
