Link to the article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/23/most-10-year-olds-have-been-on-a-diet-_n_6532632.html
Link to the original infographic:https://www.commonsensemedia.org/children-teens-body-image-media-infographic
A 2015 review from Common Sense Media gives somber insight into the implications of our contemporary societies obsession with physicalappearance towards the incoming generation. Results show that an astounding 1/4 children have dieted prior to the age of 7, and that figure rises to 80% of American girls by the age of 10. A provoking read that challenges the reader to consider the repercussions of the changes we are making to combat the obesity epidemic, while concurrently aiding the issue of body image and eating disorders.
Link to the article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/23/most-10-year-olds-have-been-on-a-diet-_n_6532632.html Link to the original infographic:https://www.commonsensemedia.org/children-teens-body-image-media-infographic
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Put your knowledge and skills to the test with the case of a 17 year old male who presents to hospital after a suicide attempt in which he ingested 24 diphenhydramine tablets, and was found by his parents acting inappropriately and talking to the walls of the house, as well as to birds and trees. The patient reported that a week earlier he had broken up with his girlfriend and since then has been experiencing depressed mood, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anhedonia, trouble concentrating, and psychomotor retardation. The patient also reported a history of gender identity and gender dysphoria struggles. The patient previously had a two year history of depression, and has a history of substance abuse and dependence including cannabis, MDMA, diphenhydramine, robitussin, and hydrocodone. He has had no contact with his biological mother since he was a child, and he has been a victim of bullying at school. The patient is currently treated with psychotropic medications and meets regularly with a psychiatrist. He reports that this is his first suicide attempt. Can you determine the cause of this patient's hallucinations? How would you treat this overdose? "Acting Strange After Trying to Get 'Numb'" by Muhammad Puri, Edward Hall, Matthew Erisman, Yazan Vwich (Current Psychiatry) Not only is poverty, in addition to other stressors, a contributor to mental health problems, but often those living in low income neighbourhoods also tend to have less access to healthcare. With 70% of adult mental illness beginning in childhood, a program in Hamilton, ON that helps children and youth face anxiety may be the key to helping children cope with mental health issues when they arise. Find out more by checking out the article "Kids, Poverty and Mental Health: Anxiety a growing problem" by Denise Davy (CBC News) Did you know that today (September 9) is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day? Spend a few minutes today learning more about FASD and how it can be prevented. A number of great articles and resources on the topic from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health can be found at the links below. You can also follow all the conversations and discussions on Twitter by checking out #FASDAwarenessDay!
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