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Behavioral Health

A simple technique to help you fall asleep
The New York Times

A simple technique to help you fall asleep

Speaking about cognitive shuffling, a mental exercise to bring on sleep, Jorge I. Mora of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “We need to study this more to be able to fully say, yes, this should be a consistent tool.”

From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
CBC News

From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy

According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism.

A series on wellness and well-being
People walking along Locust Walk in the fall.

(On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.

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A series on wellness and well-being

A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health.
Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services
a person sitting on a bench surrounded by trees in front of a pond

Taking a break outdoors can help support mental health and well-being. Penn’s campus has several peaceful places outdoors, including a former botanical garden now known as the Bio Pond.

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Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services

Wellness and well-being are woven into the life of Penn’s campus, for students, postdocs, faculty, and staff. In the first part of a new series, Penn Today highlights University resources that support the campus community.
Trouble sleeping? This therapy can help with insomnia
The Guardian

Trouble sleeping? This therapy can help with insomnia

Michael Perlis of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the distinctive difference between CBT and CBT-I is the inclusion of the principles and practice of sleep medicine.

Your child’s mental health diagnosis
An adolescent speaking with a therapist.

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Your child’s mental health diagnosis

School of Social Policy & Practice professor Jacqueline Corcoran’s new book is a go-to guide for those raising children with mental disorders.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice