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SBM Releases New Position Statement: Reach 80% Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates by 2018

Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)

It is estimated that this screening rate could prevent more than 20,000 CRC deaths per year by the year 2030. The primary goal of this initiative is to attain a population screening rate of 80% in adults ages 50 and older by the year 2018.

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SAD and Sleep: Why Winter in Montana Might Be Messing with Your Rest

Montana Psychiatry

Use it for about 2030 minutes in the morning for best results. A short walk or sitting by a window with sunlight can help reset your body clock. Use a Light Therapy Box A SAD lamp mimics natural sunlight and can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Stick to a Sleep Schedule Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

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Message from the President: Uniting Mental Health and Climate Action for a Sustainable Future

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

By 2030, the economic burden of climate-related mental health issues is projected to reach $47 billion, with potential costs soaring to $537 billion by 2050. Vulnerable populations, especially those with pre-existing psychiatric conditions, face heightened risks during heatwaves and other climate-related phenomena.

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Is It Okay to Miss One Day of TMS? What You Need to Know

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

The typical TMS treatment schedule involves 2030 sessions, conducted over 46 weeks. Reduced Outcomes: Skipping multiple sessions increases the risk of reduced efficacy, as the brain may not receive consistent stimulation. How Many Sessions of TMS Are Needed? However, this may vary based on individual needs and the severity of symptoms.

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Beyond Greenspaces and Mental Health: The Power of the Wild

Mad in America

For my MSc in Global Mental Health and Society, my dissertation attempted to explore human-nature relationships by studying urban greenspace at the intersection of land management, public healthcare, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.