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The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week s column is by Alissa Briggs, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in the division of adolescent medicine at UK HealthCare.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 22, 2021) – In a 2018 survey, about 16% of Kentucky students said they had considered ending their own life. During the pandemic, healthcare providers have seen an increase in psychiatric disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children as young as elementary school age. The increased feelings of isolation, loneliness, fear and uncertainty can have a detrimental effect on a child’s mental health. Other factors such as grief and loss, the family’s financial status, and experiencing abuse can contribute to child and adolescent suicidal ideation.
As we are nearing one year of life during a pandemic, restrictions and mask wearing can feel cumbersome. Dr. Diana Heiman from UK HealthCare's Department of Family and Community Medicine offers some tips on how to avoid the fatigue and keep others safe.
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The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week s column is by Timothy Ainger, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist and an assistant professor of neurology with the UK College of Medicine and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2021) Every year there is attention drawn to the proclivity for individuals to experience a shift in mood and behavior which parallel with the shift in the seasons. The historical concept of “the winter blues,” is now theorized to be a marker for the development of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Hallmarks of these conditions include a decline in energy (both physical and mental), sluggishness, fatigue, and generally feeling run-down. While some people can feel these effects and are still able to function, others can find these changes to be an impediment to healthy func
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The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week s column is by Jean Fry, Ph.D., registered dietitian and assistant professor in the UK College of Health Sciences Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2021) Making health a priority has been a challenge during the pandemic, but good nutrition, physical activity and a healthy weight are protective factors against COVID-19. Try these tips to help you reach health-related goals for 2021.
Hit the Hay
Sleeping less than seven hours a night increases hunger hormones, leading to sugary and salty snack cravings. Support health sleep goals by engaging in a screen-free relaxing activity about one hour before bedtime.