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12/21/2018 See you in 2019!Thank you for your support the last couple of months. We have enjoyed bringing you regular content every Tuesday and Friday. We are going to take a short break and catch up with you in January. See you in 2019!
12/18/2018 Tuesday Talk with Comrade Dog!Hey y’all, it’s Comrade Dog here again to tell you more about Rachel’s research. She studies what makes new psychoactive substances (also known as designer drugs) addictive on the molecular level. That means linking parts of the structure of the molecule to specific drug effects, like its potential for misuse. You can see her recent talk on the amphetamine-type stimulant methcathinone here: https://youtu.be/q57ZYQbWPj0
A key part of translation is understanding that there are many people involved in the treatment of mental health disorders. These may include the client and their family, the provider, and administrators. Read more about what these different people think about children’s mental health treatment at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2013.873982.
Did you know that over 80% of college freshmen report experiencing a potentially traumatic event? These events are linked to increased alcohol use, trauma related distress, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mental health is health! http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2016.10.047.
12/4/2018 Beer vs. Wine - The Debate Continues!Join us for our latest Messy Media post with a twist - the scholarly article was also a bit messy...Media Headline: Craft beer is better for you than wine, according to experts. What the Media Says: This media article is very short and pits beer against wine in a fictitious competition for which is the healthiest beverage. It primarily references a literature review on the potential risks and benefits of beer, although the media article only references a few of the potential benefits. Specifically, it discusses that some of the vitamins and minerals in beer may have health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and reducing instances of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The media article repeatedly states (either through quotes or its own statements) that beer is better than wine, even saying that many British citizens “wrongly believe that wine is healthier than beer.” It ends with an anecdote from a supermodel who uses beer to make her hair shinier. Scholarly Journal Article: McCullough, M. P., & Volpe, R. (2017). Can beer consumption be part of a healthy diet? Choices, 32(3), 1-7. What the Scholarly Journal Article Actually Says: As already mentioned, this scholarly article was a literature review of potential risks and benefits of consuming beer. It organized its findings in the following headings: “Alcohol and Health Impacts,” “The U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Total Consumption and the Frequency of Drinking,” and “Healthful Consumption.” This is notable because the headings along make it clear that the review discussed healthy drinking, proper education about what constitutes a drink and health risks, as well as policy implications of drinking while discussing beer specifically and its potential benefits. It was a balanced article, although it did not go into detail about the studies that it cited for the benefits of beer. As we have learned from other Messy Media blog posts, the compounds in alcohol may be singularly beneficial but it would take an unhealthy amount of an alcoholic beverage to reach the beneficial levels of the compound. For example, the review cites that Xanthohumol, a compound in the hops of beer, may inhibit cancer growth. However, the amount of Xanthohumol needed for this benefit is unclear and it appears that the referenced study only studied the compound individually, not as part of beer or another, larger concoction. Why the Media AND Literature Review Are Both Messy: The review is notable for its clear messaging on the risks of alcohol and statements about what constitutes a standard drink. However, even it falls short in discussing the potential benefits of beer and may be a big reason why the media article is so messy. Only once did the review put its discussion of the benefits of moderate beer drinking in the context of individuals reducing their consumption from a “binge” level to a “moderate” level. It would be easy for readers of the review to conclude that they need to add beer to their diet in order to be healthier. Still, the media article is messier.
What's the Bottom Line?No study to date has directly compared the health benefits of wine and beer. The literature review cited in the media article clearly lays out the risks and benefits of drinking beer which all consumers need to weigh for themselves based on their own health history. Authors.11/30/2018 Friday Fun Fact: Parental BondingThere are a lot of factors that make you, well, you! One of those is parental bonding, which typically involves assessing overprotection, warmth, and authoritarianism. Different studies measure it in different ways, though. One study found that overprotective parenting predicted higher rates of mental health concerns in their children throughout toddlerhood. Read more at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2006.08.002.
11/27/2018 Tuesday TalkHi there, Winnie here again. I like tissue paper but enough about me. Let’s talk some more about Jessica and her work. Jessica cares about whether research on mental health impacts patient care. That starts with understanding whether people even seek treatment in the first place! Life is hard and treatment can be scary and stigmatizing. Read more at http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ser0000296. See you next time.
11/23/2018 Friday Fun Fact: Mental Illness PrevalenceMental health is health! ADHD, social anxiety disorder, drug abuse/dependence all have lifetime prevalence rates around 9% in adolescents. Read more at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2946114/.
11/20/2018 JUUL Contains Nicotine! Now You Know...Join us in our latest News You Can Use with Jessica.What was studied and why?The use of vape pods such as JUUL is increasing among adolescents yet the level of nicotine exposure that users get from these systems is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to report on vape pod behaviors and nicotine exposure among adolescents. How was it studied?Over 500 adolescents aged 12-21 years were sent surveys that asked about their use of vape pods. Specific vape pod products were also tested by the researchers to estimate nicotine levels in the vapor. What was found?Almost 8% of adolescents in the study reported daily or weekly use of vape pods and JUUL was the most popular brand. The vape pod products were found to contain higher concentrations of nicotine than older e-cigarettes. What is the bottom line?The use of vape pods, especially JUUL, is on the rise among adolescents. It is popular to believe that these e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes, but they contain high levels of nicotine which is addictive. Want to learn more?The National Academy of Sciences has a thorough series of fact sheets related to e-cigarette use and associated health risks. AuthorsBlog post: Jessica L. Bourdon
Article: Goniewicz, M. L., Boykan, R., Messina, C. R., et al. (2018). High exposure to nicotine among adolescents who use JUUL and other vape pod systems (‘pods’). Tobacco Control Monthly, EPub Ahead of Print, DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054565 How much do you talk about mental health with your family?One of the biggest predictors of your future mental health is that of your own family! Knowing your family history is important. Use next week as an opportunity to ask questions. Spending the holiday with friends? Start a conversation about mental health and how you can support one another. Find out more at https://phgkb.cdc.gov/FHH/html/index.html.
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