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Maternal Depression ‒ Not Only Reserved for the Wealthy

Maternal Depression – Not Only Reserved for the Wealthy

By Dawn Parker, AWEP and Richard Ferreira, RN

The uncomfortable truth

1. Eighty percent of the world’s population lives in LAMICs (Low- and Middle-Income Countries);
2. Less than 20 percent of the world’s mental health resources are shared between all the LAMICs;
3. The burden of depression is 50 percent higher for females than for males;
4. Approximately...

Dementia

The Specter of Dementia

by Christine Riney, AWC Hamburg

Dementia is a specter that tens of millions of people live with daily. It is a disease that will impact your life: you might be caring for a loved one with the disease, are concerned about a family member, or perhaps fearful of what is to come for you. Living with...

A Road Map for Mental Health

A Road Map for Mental Health

By Danielle Kuznetsov, AWO Moscow

The topic of mental health is the focus of our time. Finding an adequate answer to the problems at hand seems illusive, as human beings pop in and out of the ideal balance between the mind and soul depending upon what life throws our way. It is a mystery...

Why Do Some Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate Their Children?

Why Do Some Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate Their Children?

by Blandina Steinhauslin, AILO Florence

There have been many studies on this topic, and there are several reasons, but they can be reduced to four: religious, personal beliefs/philosophical reasons, safety concerns, and a desire for more information.

Religious reasons concern the components of vaccines. Some vaccines are produced with...