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July 29, 2020

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Social peculiarity: A primer for counselors Counselor Magazine Social peculiarity is frequently observed in clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders. However, it lacks a consensus definition and is not a well-delineated clinical entity or syndrome with an established set of descriptive diagnostic criteria. READ MORE

Substance use disorders compared to other mental disorders: An update Counselor Magazine A common dilemma encountered by clinicians, insurance providers, and legislators alike is determining whether substance abuse is a typical mental illness or a unique disorder of its own. Distinguishing whether substance use disorder is fundamentally different from other mental disorders influences decisions on how substance use disorders should be treated and ultimately, how the research and treatment of these disorders should be funded. READ MORE

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COVID-19 increased anxiety, depression for already stressed college students EurekAlert! College students were more anxious and depressed during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 than they were during similar time frames in previous academic years, according to a Dartmouth study.The research also found that sedentary behavior increased dramatically during the onset of the public health crisis in early March. READ MORE

David Beckham and Prince William have a frank talk about mental health Bustle As part of his Head's Up Campaign, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, recently spoke with five football stars about the importance of prioritising our mental health. The royal chatted with Steph Houghton, Tyrone Mings, Andros Townsend, Carlo Ancelotti, and David Beckham about their own experiences with mental health and how they overcame low points in their careers. During the candid conversation, David Beckham opened up to William about some tough moments, including the 1998 World Cup, as well as how he approaches this subject with his own family. READ MORE

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Food insecurity is contributing to depressive symptomatology amid America’s coronavirus crisis PsyPost New research indicates there were elevated levels of fear and food insecurity during the early stages of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States, which in turn were associated with heightened risks of depressive symptoms. The findings have been published in Depression & Anxiety. READ MORE

How the pandemic is complicating America's addiction crisis PBS According to preliminary data, drug overdoses killed nearly 72,000 Americans in 2019, a record high. Now, it appears that 2020 is on track to be even worse, as the U.S. has witnessed a startling rise in overdoses during the pandemic. William Brangham reports on how increased isolation, economic uncertainty and reduced access to care have exacerbated American addiction — with deadly consequences. READ MORE

MULTIBRIEFS EXCLUSIVE Offset trauma for students by promoting positive experiences Sheilamary Koch When Christina Bethell was little, she lived in a low-income housing complex where her neighbor, a quiet lady the kids called Mrs. Raccoon, always had her door open for neighborhood kids. Every Saturday she threw a tea party with candy to celebrate any child with a birthday that week. Bethell fondly remembers the woman's kindness as source of comfort during her challenging childhood. Dr. Bethell, now a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shared this story on the release day of her study on the long-term effects of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) on mental health. READ MORE

Shaun White, Michael Phelps and fellow Olympians shine light on depression in HBO’s 'The Weight of Gold' trailer Forbes “From the outside, it’s like, ‘You’ve got everything,” says professional snowboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White in the trailer for the upcoming HBO documentary The Weight of Gold.That’s how White imagines the 3.6 billion viewers who tune in to the Olympics in a given cycle view the professional athletes who are among their sport’s best. But few Olympians have opened up about the depression and disconnect that follow what, for most athletes, is the ultimate mountaintop. READ MORE

Study: PTSD therapy doesn't trigger drug relapse in addiction patients HealthDay News via U.S. News & World Report Talk therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) doesn't appear to increase addiction treatment patients' risk of relapse, a small new study says.Roughly a quarter of people with drug or alcohol use disorders also have PTSD, typically caused by a traumatic or stressful life event such as combat or rape. READ MORE

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