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Have you ever struggled with your mental health and sought answers for your problems on the internet or social media? If so, this episode is for you, as host Lauryn Palacio dives into the complex practice of self-diagnosis in psychiatry. While controversial, self-diagnosis is an alternative method of seeking mental health treatment used by those who may not have access to professional help. What is self-diagnosis? Why would I use it? Is it dangerous? How does it compare to professional diagnosis? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more.

If you are struggling with your mental health:
Suicide Hotline Number: 988Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741Mental Health America Self-Help ToolsThe Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth): text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386DSM-V (PDF download)Featured Guests:
Dr. Charles Raison, MD, wears many hats, including Director of Research on Spiritual Health for Emory Healthcare and  visiting professor in the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University.Tiffany Shear, one of Lauryn’s dearest childhood friends, shares how self-diagnosis started her on a path towards better mental health.Student Highlight: Lauryn Palacio is pursuing a B.A. in Human Health at Emory University. In the future, she hopes to work as a public health coordinator, creating programs that increase marginalized communities' access to quality healthcare and health education.

Studies and sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/perils-of-using-the-internet-to-self-diagnose-4117449https://www.jmir.org/2019/11/e12278 Parental Attitudes Towards Mental Health, C.S Mott Children's HospitalGenerational Attitudes Towards Mental Health, American Psychological AssociationInsured Rates Among Those With Mental Health Challenges, Mental Health AmericaPublic Health & Primary Care Department at Leiden University Medical CentreHealthierU's theme music is by TimTaj.

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About Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:

The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health.

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In this episode of HealthierU, Bobby Mosely Jr. tries to answer the question: how does air pollution affect our health? Bobby speaks with Lauren Cohen, a student at Emory University, and Dr. Jeremy Sarnat, an associate professor at the Rollins School of Public Health. 

Featured Guests:
Lauren Cohen is a junior at Emory University, studying sociology. She grew up in Singapore, where air pollution made her asthma worse.Dr. Jeremy Sarnat is Associate Professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health; he has published several research studies concerning the health effects of air pollution.Student Highlight: Bobby Mosely Jr. is a junior at Emory University studying nursing.

Studies and sources mentioned in this episode:
Children with Asthma2009 Roadway Air Pollution2022 Freight FindingsCollege StudyPremature Death100 Companies FactHealthierU's theme music is by TimTaj.

About HealthierU

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on HealthierU.


About Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:

The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health.

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Blog: Exploring Health
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When host Kayla Barry was diagnosed with PCOS in high school, she had to give up her beloved Swedish Fish. In this episode, Kayla explores the multifaceted world of sugar, from how it functions in the body to its place in history, with help of registered dietitians and academics.
 
Featured Guests:
Sharon Rhodes is a registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) and nutritional consultant. Alissa Palladino, an alumna of Yale University, is a registered dietician and certified personal trainer based in Atlanta.Cultural producer Sarah Lewis-Cappellari received her Ph.D. in Theater and Performance Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Passionate about addressing inequitable socio-political and cultural practices, she focuses her current research around the role of sugar in relation to racial imagination.Student Highlight: Kayla Barry is a first-generation college student at Emory University. A Human Health major and Women’s and Gender studies Minor, Kayla hopes to pursue a career in health policy by demonstrating a commitment to approaching healthcare with a nuanced and inclusive perspective.

Studies and sources mentioned in this episode:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0259889https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/factors-contributing-higher-incidence-diabetes-black-americans HealthierU's theme music is by TimTaj.

About HealthierU

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on HealthierU.


About Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:

The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health.

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Public school sexual education is patchy enough to begin with, but what about students who aren’t in the mainstream classes? For people with intellectual disabilities, sexual education is lacking at best and nonexistent at worst. With a population so susceptible to misunderstanding societal boundaries and sexual violence, it is important to provide adequate sex ed. In this episode, host Adele Fegley asks, how do we do this? 

Featured Guests:
Dr. Laurie Sperry is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Yale University. A leading expert in preventing those with Autism from committing sexual crimes, she also works with people who have been incarcerated.Aidan Fegley, Adele’s older sibling, was diagnosed with Autism at a young age and has helped her understand how people with intellectual disabilities experience the world.Michele Fegley, Aidan and Adele’s mother, has worked tirelessly to ensure Aidan has a proper well-rounded education—including sex ed.Student Highlight: Adele Fegley is a student in Emory University’s Center for the Study for Human Health. She has spent much of her university time researching sexual education for disabled folk and how to improve it.

Studies and sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.elevatustraining.comhttps://healthyrelationshipscurriculum.orghttps://teachingsexualhealth.cahttps://www.amazon.com/Against-Law-Social-Boundaries-Straight/dp/1931282358https://drexel.edu/news/archive/2021/november/how-do-autistic-individuals-interact-with-criminal-justice-system    https://behavioruniversity.com/sperry-lectures/bcba-ceus-internet-safetyhttps://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SIECUS-2021-Youth-with-Disabilities-CTA-1.pdfhttps://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/adolescent-sexual-health/equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-care-for-all-youth/the-importance-of-access-to-comprehensive-sex-education/ HealthierU's theme music is by TimTaj.

About HealthierU

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health,
About Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:

The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health.

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Blog: Exploring Health
Facebook: @EmoryCSHH
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Twitter: @EmoryCSHH

Nursing shortages are nothing new in the United States—the problem goes back almost a hundred years. And since men make up only 12% of the nursing workforce, the solution appears simple: Get more men to join the ranks. But how? On this week’s episode, host Daniel Sung explores what keeps men from pursuing nursing as a career, and what can be done to help alleviate the shortage.
Featured Guests: 
Jonathan Son is a second-year undergraduate at Emory University on the pre-nursing track.Dr. Sydney Spangler is associate professor at Emory’s Nell Hodgson School of Nursing, with a joint appointment in the Department of Global Health at Rollins School of Public Health.Curry Bordelon is Vice President of the American Association for Men in Nursing.Student Highlight: Daniel Sung is a second-year undergraduate at Emory University majoring in Chemistry and Film & Media on the pre-med track. He has never made a podcast before.

Studies and sources mentioned in this episode:
https://doi.org/10.1177/10608265221108209https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15402https://nursejournal.org/articles/male-nurse-statistics/https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/workforce-issues/where-did-all-the-nurses-go HealthierU's theme music is by TimTaj.

About HealthierU

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on HealthierU.


About Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:

The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health.

Follow Us:

Blog: Exploring Health
Facebook: @EmoryCSHH
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Twitter: @EmoryCSHH

In this episode, Alexa Espinosa explores the science of happiness, from ancient Greece to Japan and beyond. A TikTok creator shares his experience using the Japanese concept of Ikigai to enhance life satisfaction; science suggests it might even help people live longer. Later, Emory’s “purpose professor” discusses the importance of aligning one's life with a meaningful mission. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration into the multifaceted science of happiness and practical strategies for leading a more fulfilling life.

Featured Guests:
Dr. Christine Whelan is Emory University’s “Purpose Professor,” as well as a professor of consumer science in the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also a bestselling author and the creator of the lecture series Finding Your Purpose.Jonah Reynolds makes social media content focused on happiness and longevity. Find him on TikTok @JonahreynoldsStudent Highlight: Alexa Espinosa is a dedicated senior at Emory University pursuing her B.A. in Human Health. Born and raised in Dallas, Alexa brings a passion for health and wellness to the engaging conversations on HealthierU. She is set to graduate in 2024.

Studies and sources mentioned in this episode:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35141667/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606522000104https://www.thoughtco.com/eudaimonic-and-hedonic-happiness-4783750https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/japan-demographics/#life-expHealthierU's theme music is by TimTaj; additional audio from BenSound and Pixabay.

About HealthierU

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on
About Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health:

The Emory Center for the Study of Human Health was developed to expand health knowledge and translate this knowledge to all aspects of life – for the individual and populations as a whole. The Center assembles the extraordinary faculty, researchers and thought leaders from across disciplines, departments, schools and institutions to bring this knowledge to Emory University students and inspire them to become leaders for the next generation in meeting challenges facing human health.

Follow Us:

Blog: Exploring Health
Facebook: @EmoryCSHH
Instagram: @EmoryCSHH
Twitter: @EmoryCSHH