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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...
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...
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...
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...
From mental disorder to mental hygiene
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hen the COVID-19 pandemic began, health authorities launched a monumental effort to educate society about the prevention strategies that needed to be adopted to reduce the risks of exposure and infections. ...
Addressing Alzheimer’s disease caregiver burnout
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ccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million individuals live with Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease mostly known for its key...
Self-care practices for your daily routine
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elf-care can take many forms, but at its most basic level, it entails taking care of yourself physically, psychologically, and emotionally. Taking care of your mental health may...
Why do I need therapy? The importance of regularly checking our mental health
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eople talk about the importance of caring for our physical health: watching for our nutrition, getting adequate rest, doing physical activity, avoiding the use or abuse of harmful...
Comprehensive education: a determining element to attend to the challenges of the health system
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he health sector is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States, and it is also one of the areas that will show the most...
Extraordinary advances on Neural Sciences: Implications for neuropsychology training
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he last decade of the 20th century saw the most significant advances in scientific understanding of the brain. In this context, there was a consolidation of the concept...
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rilliant minds with a genuine desire to contribute are needed to help address society's urgent problems. Seeking to...
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