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Penn State PRO Wellness partners with Kohl’s on behavioral health school program

Kohl’s has awarded $100,000 to Penn State PRO Wellness to help fund a program that works with schools to create measurable improvements around the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model, with a particular focus on mental wellness. The year-long Circle of Wellness program includes an in-person workshop for staff members and encourages schools to create […]

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Tags: behavioral health, Circle of Wellness, Kohl's, Kohl's Cares, mental health

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TRANSFORMING HEALTH: Eliminating Mental Health Stigma

Episode 1403 | 26m 46s For much of history, the mentally ill have been treated very poorly. Thought to be possessed by demons or witchcraft, the mentally ill were often separated from the rest of society. Today, we understand more about mental health, but stigma still exists. We’ll examine the roots of mental health […]

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Depression screening rates remain low among adolescents

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is increasing among U.S. adolescents, while screening rates for depression remain low and insufficient in addressing the rising mental health crisis, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. A research team lead by Deepa Sekhar, associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, investigated […]

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Highmark Foundation partners with Penn State PRO Wellness on Healthy Champions program

Highmark Foundation has awarded $80,000 to Penn State PRO Wellness to help fund the annual Healthy Champions signature program for the 2019-2020 academic year. Originally developed for schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Healthy Champions is a free program that assists school leaders with fostering an environment that helps teach youth and their families how to bring […]

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Celebrate Active Classrooms Week on December 9-13

Active Kids Learn Better! Active Schools and our collective impact partners work year-round to encourage and support schools across the country in creating active classroom environments. Why? Because studies show that classroom physical activity helps students feel better, work together as a team, reduce anxiety and maintain focus. To raise awareness of the importance of […]

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Spotted lanternfly expert provides tips for home management of pest

By Amy Duke With Labor Day come and gone, many people are starting to dread the thought of cold temperatures and snowy days to come. Yet, for some folks living in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, Old Man Winter cannot come soon enough so they can have a reprieve, albeit a brief one, from the […]

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Extension experts: Risk of spotted lanternfly on Christmas trees is minimal

By Amy Duke Folks worried that the spotted lanternfly will put a “bah humbug” into their holiday by taking up residence in their live Christmas tree should toss those concerns to the side like used wrapping paper, according to Penn State Extension experts. “Real trees are part of an outdoor ecosystem, and there is always a chance […]

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5 tasty ways to use fresh tomoatoes

Tomatoes are bursting with flavor. They’re also imbued with health boosters, including vitamin C and vitamin A. Plus, they’re low in calories, fat and sodium. So rather than letting tomatoes go to waste—that’s just a shame—make them the stars of your meals and snacks this summer. Time is on your side more than you may […]

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Tags: healthy eating, Tomato, tomatoes, vegetables

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How to stay healthy during the holidays

The holiday season is upon us! There will be so much to do over the next few weeks. Don’t let your health fall by the wayside as you prepare for your celebrations. Read on to learn tips to help you eat well, stay active, reduce stress and be healthy throughout the holiday season. Original source: […]

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How to conquer the holiday cold

There’s no good time to catch a cold. But this common malady can be particularly bothersome during the holiday season. While there’s no way to cure a cold, there are things you can do to help ease your symptoms. Try these four tips: Keep it contained Although colds can last up to a week or […]

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