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Student-led organization hosting event aimed at raising mental health awareness at University of Pennsylvania

In a video interview, third-year Maeve Stiles in the College of Arts and Sciences speaks about her journey with mental health and her experience with Cogwell, a student-run mental health organization hosting events on Penn’s campus.

Struggling to stay cool at night? Try these tips

Phillip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine provides tips to stay comfortable while trying to sleep in the heat, including cooling down extremities and getting out of bed to do something relaxing.

Predisposition to alcohol abuse is inherited, needs personalised treatment: Addiction expert

A study by Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that treatment for excessive drinking should be tailored according to individual genetic makeup, with predisposition to alcohol abuse partially inherited from relatives.

Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder

A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing.

Breaking bad habits: Routines trump willpower

A study co-authored by Asaf Mazar of the Wharton School finds that routines matter far more than willpower or conscious choices when it comes to breaking bad habits.

Debt is bad for mental health. Relief from Biden’s student loan forgiveness could take time

Courtney Boen of the School of Arts & Sciences says that debt contributes to higher stress levels and worse health, and that Black and Hispanic Americans carry more of it.

College admission: Thanks in advance

The Character Lab, co-founded by Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences, is cited for its resources on the positive power of gratitude.

Stop eating these foods when pregnant

A study by Stefanie Hinkle of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues advises mothers-to-be to keep daily caffeine consumption low to avoid pregnancy complications.

Four adolescents sitting on the top of a skate ramp.

Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent later behavioral disorders

Tendencies toward impulsivity in early adolescence are linked with a variety of poor outcomes in later adolescence. By mid-adolescence, it may be too late to target impulsivity to prevent those developments.

How to excel with ADHD

Michael Ascher of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends that people with ADHD reframe their narrative, shifting focus from their struggles to what makes their brains unique.

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