From the assortment of indie films like “Gretel & Hansel” to mainstream hits like “It” generating over 700 million at the box office, horror movies have become a staple of entertainment in society [6]. The experience of walking into a dimly lit theater with an oversized bag of popcorn only to leave two hours later, thoroughly frightened, has…
Food is an integral part of our lives. Beyond our internal health, the foods we eat are crucial components of our social and emotional well-being. However, some argue that Western cultures need to rethink how we think and talk about food. Dietician and UCLA health educator Eve Lahijani claims that common misconceptions that “food is…
This past summer, Americans have had to confront both the pervasive racial injustice and ill-equipped public health infrastructure that underlie the harmful consequences that COVID-19 has had. On the one hand, the COVID-19 pandemic had a debilitating effect on the morale and mental health of individuals across the globe. On the other hand, a wider…
In March 2020 in the U.S., stay at home orders were put in place, schools went remote, people began working from home, and many Americans were furloughed or laid off. Since the surge of COVID-19 cases, the pandemic has increased the number of people stuck in their houses through the various measures set in place…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health among Americans has declined rapidly [2]. In particular, teenagers and young adults are having an especially difficult time maintaining good mental health [1]. Many teenagers do not know how to improve their mental health as this topic is not addressed in many U.S. high schools. To learn more about…
Trauma is more common than you would think, and it encompasses events and experiences that impact a person’s integrity and well-being. The World Mental Health Survey estimates that around 70 percent of people will experience at least one traumatic incident in their lifetimes [4]. These events can be related to natural disasters, war, sexual or…
The following illustration was submitted as part of The Pandemic: Science and Society course offered from Aug. 17 – Sep. 4. If you find this interesting, visit related articles including: Racial and Socioeconomic Identity and their Influence on Health, The Need For Cross-Sector Collaboration In Addressing Social Determinants of Health, and A Legacy of Racism:…
The following piece was written as part of The Pandemic: Science and Society course offered from Aug. 17 – Sep. 4. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to play out, it has become clear that there are many underlying struggles that have stemmed and caused every community to be affected in one way or another. Viewing…
The following piece was written as part of The Pandemic: Science and Society course offered from Aug. 17 – Sep. 4. Domestic and interpersonal violence has existed since the beginning of time. It has not been recognized to be such a major concern until recently.But what is intimate partner violence? In the lecture led by…
*All of this information is only accurate based on information until April 8, 2020.* SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has affected over 2.6 million people worldwide. Most current evidence suggests that the virus was transmitted from bats to pangolins and eventually to humans. The medium of transmission was most likely bodily fluid contact…