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An Automated Treatment For Jet Lag Delivered Through The Internet., Daniel Z Lieberman
An Automated Treatment For Jet Lag Delivered Through The Internet., Daniel Z Lieberman
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Publications
Seventy percent of persons who suffer from psychiatric illness do not receive treatment. Cost-effective, automated treatment can be delivered through the Internet but can be complicated by the lack of professional supervision. This open study piloted a fully automated, publicly available treatment for jet lag as a means of highlighting some of the issues involved in delivering treatment over the Internet. Twenty study participants rated the severity of their jet lag symptoms and their adherence to a light-exposure schedule calculated to accelerate adaptation to a new time zone. A significant negative correlation was observed between how closely participants followed the …
Educating Adolescents About Puberty: What Are We Missing?, Hatim A. Omar, Darby H. Mcelderry, Rana M. Zakharia
Educating Adolescents About Puberty: What Are We Missing?, Hatim A. Omar, Darby H. Mcelderry, Rana M. Zakharia
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Adolescents undergo significant physical and cognitive changes during their pubertal development. These changes contribute to and impact their future development. Educating adolescents at an early age about their expected development decreases the possible anxiety associated with this period of life and also helps adolescents make better choices in regards to their sexuality. In order to assess the degree of education regarding pubertal development and sexuality, we conducted a survey of late adolescents (Median age 19 years) and parents of adolescents. A total of 409 adolescents (237 females, 172 males) and 124 parents completed the survey. 14.4% of teens (36.6% of …
Parenting Adolescents, Sandra L. D'Angelo, Hatim A. Omar
Parenting Adolescents, Sandra L. D'Angelo, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
The period of adolescence is often thought to be one of intense stress and turmoil. Yet many parents and teens negotiate this developmental stage without extreme family conflict and without sacrificing close relationships. This review summarizes a portion of the literature on parent-adolescent relationships, focusing on monitoring and control of adolescent behavior and parenting style. Basic principles to emphasize when working with adolescents and parents are also included.
Sex Education In The Schools: What Role Does It Play?, Darby H. Mcelderry, Hatim A. Omar
Sex Education In The Schools: What Role Does It Play?, Darby H. Mcelderry, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Information regarding pubertal development, sex, pregnancy, and contraception should be provided to children and adolescents in an age-appropriate manner from parents, health care providers, and schools. This article reviews the medical literature on school sex education programs, adolescents' perception of these programs, and the role played by the media, parents, and health care professionals in sexual education of teens.
Our Adolescents--Our Future, Hatim A. Omar
Our Adolescents--Our Future, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
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