A ‘shot’ at ending the pandemic A ‘shot’ at ending the pandemic The Penn Cares COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is offering one of the greatest tools in the fight against the pandemic to faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.
The path to deeper connections, even amidst a pandemic Edward Brodkin is co-director of the Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence, director of the Adult Autism Spectrum Program, and an associate professor of psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine. Penn alumna Ashley Pallathra is a clinical researcher and therapist pursuing her Ph.D. at The Catholic University of America. They co-wrote “Missing Each Other.” (Images: Christopher Descano) The path to deeper connections, even amidst a pandemic A new book from Penn’s Edward Brodkin and psychology doctoral candidate Ashley Pallathra focuses on the science and practice of attunement, the process by which people can most effectively connect to themselves and others.
Anxiety in a post-COVID world Anxiety in a post-COVID world A return to the next normal post-pandemic may trigger anxiety for people anticipating a more public-facing life after a year of isolation.
Doulas help families meet breastfeeding goals Stephanie N. Acquaye, from Woodbury, Minnesota, is a Bachelor of Nursing Science candidate at the School of Nursing. She is also a Hillman Scholar and will continue in the Penn Nursing Ph.D. program upon completion of her bachelor’s degree. (Image: Courtesy Stephanie Acquaye) Doulas help families meet breastfeeding goals Research from the School of Nursing shows that these support professionals can be another tool to improve outcomes for newborns and parents.
What works: Medication, a low-calorie diet, and intensive behavioral therapy What works: Medication, a low-calorie diet, and intensive behavioral therapy Patients on a low-calorie diet along with intensive behavioral therapy lost nearly three times as much weight when taking new anti-obesity medication than when taking a placebo.
Eviction linked to depression risk in young adults Eviction linked to depression risk in young adults Research from sociologist Courtney Boen and anthropologist Morgan Hoke shows that this issue, compounded by the toll of the pandemic, disproportionately affects low-income households and communities of color.
Finding beauty in everything, through a camera lens Finding beauty in everything, through a camera lens Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center turned to photography to reconnect to herself during the pandemic. It helped her discover a new way of seeing the world.
Children, the pandemic, and long-term mental health consequences Children, the pandemic, and long-term mental health consequences New work from Penn Nursing and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia describes the importance of recognizing COVID-19’s psychological effects on young people and the pivotal role pediatric nurses in all settings can play.
Seeing the connections between health and the built environment Seeing the connections between health and the built environment The course New Approaches to an Architecture of Health offers students the chance to explore the role of architecture on health and well-being and how mindful design can be used to create a healthier future.
Be well: Leading with purpose with Neil Blumenthal, Ursula Burns & Erika James Penn In the News The Washington Post Be well: Leading with purpose with Neil Blumenthal, Ursula Burns & Erika James Wharton School Dean Erika James spoke on a panel about wellness in the workplace and corporate responsibility.