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How to talk to someone you’re newly dating about your bipolar I diagnosis
Self

How to talk to someone you’re newly dating about your bipolar I diagnosis

Michael Thase of the Perelman School of Medicine says that people with bipolar disorder aren’t obligated to disclose their diagnosis while getting to know someone, though there may be benefits to discussing it openly in a committed relationship.

Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research
A panel sits at at table in Perry World House as a presenter on the right stands at a podium explaining his research.

Bodong Chen of the Graduate School of Education (right, at podium) discusses his project that focuses on helping integrate sustainable development goals into schools in China.

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Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research

The Penn Global Research and Engagement Fund is supporting the 19 new faculty-led projects that span research, capacity-building, and development efforts across Africa, Latin America, India, China, and beyond. 

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Denver Gazette

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A 2018 study by Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences found significant reductions in loneliness and depression among undergraduate students who limited their use of Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat to 10 minutes per day.

How autism is diagnosed and what to expect in the process
Today’s Parent

How autism is diagnosed and what to expect in the process

David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine found that many Black and Hispanic children were historically diagnosed with ADHD, adjustment disorder, or conduct disorder before autism.

Where have all the nurses gone?
Philadelphia Magazine

Where have all the nurses gone?

An analysis by Rachel French of the Perelman School of Medicine and Karen Lasater of the School of Nursing found that more than 40% of registered nurses reported high burnout, even before the pandemic. Nursing Dean Antonia Villarruel is also quoted about nurse practitioners.

Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study
WKYC (Cleveland)

Brain wiring may be at root of eating disorders, according to study

A study co-authored by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the brain circuits involved in forming habits can essentially turn offline in people with eating disorders.