Take a look at this impactful paper arguing for a new approach to mental health that acknowledges #adolescence as a critical developmental period for early identification and treatment of emerging mental disorders.
https://t.co/Sz28lZfByq
One way to positively support youth is by fostering their sense of belonging. By finding ways to channel youths’ need for belonging, respect and admiration into positive activities, adults can help them find their meaningful place in the world. Learn more: https://t.co/9AEVTIa8lA
Wow! Thanks for pre-ordering... the real goal is to sustainably disseminate SSIs within and beyond health care systems to make effective mental health support accessible as and when needs arise, but this is a good start 🥹
Important new paper led by Stefanie Mayer & an amazing supporting cast, including @Dr_Epel@ejhamster@JoannaYGuan@DiSH_Lab Kristy Brownell, Barbara Laraia & team. Check it out!
Mindfulness practices have shown promising results in alleviating depression and anxiety in adults. Now, Tony Yang, MD, PhD, and his team explore the potential of mindfulness-based interventions for adolescent mental health
Read more here, https://t.co/VvZbAdmCcI.
Early life adversity predicts an accelerated cellular aging phenotype through early timing of puberty
@ejhamster, @prof_horvath, @Dr_Epel and coauthors
https://t.co/hCfxLE1nqa
Join us for @UCSFDGIM MERC Research Symposium on 4/14 12-1:30 PM PST
Keynote: Dr. @KBibbinsDomingo
Emerging Health Equity Scholar Awardees with brief talks
Dr. Elissa Hamlat @ejhamster
Dr. Nhung Nguyen @SharproseNguyen
Dr. @charles_windon
Register: https://t.co/M0HYURIQRz
Don’t miss the chance to see AME’s Dr. Elissa Hamlat, recipient of the 2023 UCSF Multiethnic Health Equity Research Center (MERC) Emerging Scholar Award, speak at the UCSF MERC Research Symposium on April 14th at 12pm PT!
Registration details here: https://t.co/ZxviXqaLH3
Had a wonderful time presenting my poster on early life adversity and adult telomere length at #ISDP2022@devpsybio! Big thanks to my co-authors Stefanie Mayer, @Dr_Epel@GeorgeSlavich, Maria Usacheva, @ejhamster, & Barbara Laraia.
This has been true for years. When I took mental illness-related leave in college, I had no idea what my school's bar was for returning—or if they'd deem me too "risky" to re-enroll. So much fear & shame. One of many injustices facing folks living w mental illness in academia...