Episode #4—Mental and Cognitive Health Morning Sign In
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While you may not think about it often, your brain is vital to practically everything you do. In fact, it’s what allows you to process and remember this podcast episode! While our physical health (the health of our bodies in general) rightfully receives lots of attention, the health of our brains should not be neglected either. Doing so can have serious consequences.
In this episode, join MSO at UCLA Co-Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Khosla and writers Mia Kim and Umiemah Farrukh as they discuss the importance of both mental and cognitive health. They explain key concepts, like what these terms mean in the first place, and go on to discuss issues stemming from poor mental or cognitive health, such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease, respectively. Mia and Umiemah also provide resources and strategies that may help you improve the health of your brain!
If you’re interested in learning more about the articles and topics we covered, you can do so at our website, www.msoatucla.org!
Speakers: Dhruv Khosla, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Mia Kim, Writer. Umiemah Farrukh, Writer.
Audio editing: Jingyao (Bella) Chen, Editor
Cover art: Yea-Lyn Pak, Media Director
Sources used in this episode:
Umiemah’s article on mental health: https://www.msoatucla.org/genetics-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-shape-the-adult-mind.html
Mia’s article on cognitive health and exercise: https://www.msoatucla.org/redefining-the-factors-behind-exercises-benefits-for-the-brain.html
Healthy Minds Study Fall 2020 Data Report: https://healthymindsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/HMS-Fall-2020-National-Data-Report.pdf
APA information on mental health disparities in diverse populations: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/diversity/education/mental-health-facts
Trygg et al. 2019 study on intersectional inequalities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6657170/
MannMukti at UCLA: https://mannmuktiucla.wixsite.com/mysite
NIH NIA information on cognitive health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults
SPRINT MIND trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2723256
Summary of 2019 NIH study on physical activity and cognitive health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia
2021 Nature study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04183-x
2015 meta-analysis on loneliness and treatments: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25866548/
Article on benefits of yoga for youth with depression and anxiety by former MSO writer Lily Kiamanesh: https://www.msoatucla.org/benefits-of-yoga-for-youth-with-depression-and-anxiety.html
Harvard article on sleep and mental health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health
2015 review article on aging and cognition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906299/
Explanation of healthy aging by UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences: https://memory.ucsf.edu/symptoms/healthy-aging
Additional resources:
UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
LA County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH): https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/
LACDMH Help Line: 800-854-7771
While you may not think about it often, your brain is vital to practically everything you do. In fact, it’s what allows you to process and remember this podcast episode! While our physical health (the health of our bodies in general) rightfully receives lots of attention, the health of our brains should not be neglected either. Doing so can have serious consequences.
In this episode, join MSO at UCLA Co-Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Khosla and writers Mia Kim and Umiemah Farrukh as they discuss the importance of both mental and cognitive health. They explain key concepts, like what these terms mean in the first place, and go on to discuss issues stemming from poor mental or cognitive health, such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease, respectively. Mia and Umiemah also provide resources and strategies that may help you improve the health of your brain!
If you’re interested in learning more about the articles and topics we covered, you can do so at our website, www.msoatucla.org!
Speakers: Dhruv Khosla, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Mia Kim, Writer. Umiemah Farrukh, Writer.
Audio editing: Jingyao (Bella) Chen, Editor
Cover art: Yea-Lyn Pak, Media Director
Sources used in this episode:
Umiemah’s article on mental health: https://www.msoatucla.org/genetics-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-shape-the-adult-mind.html
Mia’s article on cognitive health and exercise: https://www.msoatucla.org/redefining-the-factors-behind-exercises-benefits-for-the-brain.html
Healthy Minds Study Fall 2020 Data Report: https://healthymindsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/HMS-Fall-2020-National-Data-Report.pdf
APA information on mental health disparities in diverse populations: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/diversity/education/mental-health-facts
Trygg et al. 2019 study on intersectional inequalities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6657170/
MannMukti at UCLA: https://mannmuktiucla.wixsite.com/mysite
NIH NIA information on cognitive health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults
SPRINT MIND trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2723256
Summary of 2019 NIH study on physical activity and cognitive health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia
2021 Nature study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04183-x
2015 meta-analysis on loneliness and treatments: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25866548/
Article on benefits of yoga for youth with depression and anxiety by former MSO writer Lily Kiamanesh: https://www.msoatucla.org/benefits-of-yoga-for-youth-with-depression-and-anxiety.html
Harvard article on sleep and mental health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health
2015 review article on aging and cognition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906299/
Explanation of healthy aging by UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences: https://memory.ucsf.edu/symptoms/healthy-aging
Additional resources:
UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
LA County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH): https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/
LACDMH Help Line: 800-854-7771
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