Personal tragedy forged Locksley's path intertwining mental health with his football-filled life. Which is why he and his program are in favor of recently passed legislation that prioritizes steps to address the worsening mental health instudent-athletes. Senate Bill 165, which was signed into law...
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Physical symptoms of bipolar disorder can include depression, irritability, and risky sexual behavior. Other physical characteristics can include appetite changes and trouble sleeping.1 These shifts can...
Two indicators of mental health deterioration were identified: cognitive functioning (decline, worsening and poor school/academic performance) and expressed emotion status. Indicators revealed mixed views on predicting deterioration. Worsening cognitive functioning and expressed emotion status significantly ...
It can lead to negative physical changes and worsening health outcomes. An extensive body of research haslinked chronic stress to decreased immune functioningand higher risk of viral infections, diabetes, ulcers, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis, among other serious conditions. It can lead to...
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Some people may try to keep anxiety at bay by using substances like alcohol, cannabis, or illicit drugs. These substances may result in an initial feeling of calm. Substance use has actually been linked to worsening anxiety and mental health in the long term.8 ...
(increased levels of sodium relative to water in the body). This condition is associated with loss of myelin insulation of central nervous system nerves which can lead to an altered level of consciousness, coma, locked-in syndrome, dysarthria, dysphagia, diplopia, and/or worsening quadriparesis....
crystals (canaliths) within the inner ear. By repositioning these crystals, they cause less irritation to the inner ear and symptoms can resolve. Because these movements can initially lead to worsening of vertigo, they should be done by an experienced health care professional or physical therapist...
COVID-19 can cause life-threatening symptoms, worsening to pneumonia; it may cause long-term, possibly chronic symptoms; or you can feel just fine and still have this virus. Transmission How Is COVID-19 Transmitted? Since the start of the pandemic, the CDC and WHO have reported that the...
What’s more, some research suggests that those with depression have an increased risk of developing heart disease. Worsening health conditions. Those who already have chronic (ongoing) illnesses may find that symptoms worsen when they have depression. Inflammation. Research shows a link between ...