Angelo Avila is a licensed mental health counselor based in Bellingham. (Credit: Connor Henricksen / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 3:34) Read Connor Henricksen: A lot of people aren’t feeling great about […]Read More
There are legal barriers to studying cannabis, but CBG derived from hemp was used for Carrie Cuttler’s study on how this newer cannabinoid affects humans. In this Aug. 21, 2019 […]Read More
Wildfires can be frightening and result in overflowing emotions. Fear, anxiety and even depression can arise before, during and after these natural disasters, but specialists say there are still resources to cope with the trauma that environmental emergencies can cause.Read More
Farmworkers are among the groups disproportionately affected by stress and anxiety. Researchers and healthcare providers say the pandemic increased economic struggles and job pressures. Still, agricultural workers are not always aware that it could impact their mental health. Read More
school supplies colleen Flickr Creative Commons Listen (Runtime 1:34) Read Besides the typical back to school planning and shopping, there’s still concern about Covid-19 and a new worry…MonkeyPox. Back to […]Read More
Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy.Read More
When a child's flight-or-fight response is activated too often, from abuse, neglect or parental addiction, it can change the structure of a developing brain. It's called toxic stress, and pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris believes every medical professional in the country needs to be equipped with screening tools. She offers her humble opinion on giving every child a shot Read More