mental health

Human flourishing: Could a philosophical concept impact health?

by Dianela Perdomo
October 28, 2021October 28, 2021
A Day in the Life

Medical student Dianela Perdomo shares her insight on the intersection of philosophy and medicine.

Coping With Pandemic Fatigue

This summer has brought hope and despair. Here are a few things you can do to cope.

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A Gold Medal for Wellness

by Meher Kalkat
October 5, 2021
A Day in the Life

Read more about how the Olympics have created a stage for athletes to become more vocal about their mental health.

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Improving the Psychological Recovery of Health Care Workers After Disaster

Becoming more resilient can not only help you get through uncertain times but also enhance the quality of your life along the way. A Johns… Read More »Improving the Psychological Recovery of Health Care Workers After Disaster

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A Plant in Every Lab

by Emily Marcisak
November 27, 2020
A Day in the Life

Feeling burned out? You are not alone. With so much time spent indoors, it is more important than ever to connect with nature. Research has… Read More »A Plant in Every Lab

Howard walks alone on a path through a forest.

Walking Through This Pandemic

by Howard Chang
October 2, 2020
A Day in the Life

This pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our exercise routines and regimens. For one medical student, walking has become an enjoyable… Read More »Walking Through This Pandemic

Announcing the Meyer-Beers Essay Contest Winners

by Anna Moyer
August 14, 2020August 14, 2020
Events and Happenings, Honor Roll

The Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Mental Health Grad Network honor winners of the Meyer-Beers… Read More »Announcing the Meyer-Beers Essay Contest Winners

Psychiatric Perspectives in an Era of COVID-19

by Howard Chang
June 26, 2020
A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings

In a virtual speaker series, the Hopkins Psychiatry Student Interest Group explores what distinguished psychiatrists at Johns Hopkins have to say about psychiatric care and… Read More »Psychiatric Perspectives in an Era of COVID-19

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Unexpected Tingling: Experiencing and Researching ASMR

by Kristin Brig
January 2, 2020February 10, 2020
Perspectives in Research

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) may be an unusual physical phenomenon, but to some, it is also a delightful and cost-free way to help improve… Read More »Unexpected Tingling: Experiencing and Researching ASMR

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The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories, Normalizing Unwellness and Seeking Help

by Howard Chang
December 20, 2019
A Day in the Life, Events and Happenings

Anxiety, depression and burnout are common among medical students, trainees and physicians. A diverse panel of speakers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine… Read More »The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories, Normalizing Unwellness and Seeking Help