latino communities

Mental Health in Latino Communities: Combating The Negative Impacts of Border Wall Culture

There are daunting hurdles facing Latino communities across the nation. Fortunately, there are talented, caring individuals trying to make a difference.
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5 Ways To Improve Mental Health

Struggling with negativity? There are ways to feel better. Little changes can help you feel better emotionally, improve mental health and your quality of life.
stress and anxiety

Knowing When Stress And Anxiety Can Be Helpful

Expecting to always feel happy and relaxed is a recipe for disappointment, because stress and anxiety aren't always bad. According to a presentation at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, stress and anxiety often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives.
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Researchers Say A Traumatic Experience Can Change The Brain

Adults who have suffered a traumatic experience or maltreatment as children have a changed perception of social stimuli, maintain a greater social distance from strangers, and touch stimuli less comforting than people who had not experienced trauma.
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Brain Activity Used To Make a Cognitive Roadmap

Neuroscientists have created interactive maps that can predict where different categories of words activate the brain. Their latest map is focused on what happens in the brain when you read stories.
hostile sexism

Study Finds That Sexist Men Actually Fear Women

Researchers at the University of Auckland found sexist men that are aggressive in their relationships often have a deep-rooted fear of women having more power than them. They go on to say that sexist men are more likely to underestimate how much power they have in their relationships.

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