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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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Expert tips for supporting young adults' mental health
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — While a lot of kids and teens are looking forward to summer vacation, many are also dealing with stress. Dr. Brian Curtis from OSF Healthcare stopped by WMBD This Morning to talk about some of these challenges. He explains that, for many young adults, the start of summer can also mark a transitional point in their lives. Eighth graders are getting ready for high school, high schoolers are getting ready for college, and college students are getting ready to enter the workforce and live independently. And as teens make those transitions, the added stress can lead to mental health challenges. ':About 50% of mental illness before somebody is 17 years old,' he said. 'And then about 60 to 70% of kids will experience some type of mental health [issue] every year.' According to Curtis, parents should look out for sudden behavior changes in their kids. 'Change in personality, change in habits, maybe a change in friend groups,' the doctor said. But Curtis also cautions parents that adolescence inherently comes with a degree of change. He says parents should find a balance that works best for their family and their child. Trillium Place provides diverse therapies for mental health and addiction Curtis also acknowledges it can be difficult for parents and young adults to talk about mental health. 'If you told somebody that they had a broken arm, it'd be okay to have a cast on. But to tell somebody that you're depressed, or you're anxious, or you're really kind of struggling, that's just sometimes not well accepted,' he said. He says parents should try to open a dialogue with their teen to help them express how they're feeling. One way to do this is to have dinner together as a family. 'It's really hard to sit next to somebody for 45 minutes and have dinner, without having some type of conversation,' he said. Above all, Curtis wants parents to let their children know they support them. 'Let them know you love them, and that you can always come home.' Love WMBD This Morning? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our Daily Newsletter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
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Skin cancer month: Prevention and early detection are vital
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — May is skin cancer awareness month due to increased outdoor activities, but skin cancer signs and treatments don't take the other 11 months off. There are five million cases of skin cancer diagnosed every year. Dr. Brian Curtis of OSF Healthcare stopped by WMBD This Morning, with some skin cancer detection and prevention tips. He said for sunscreen 'nothing is waterproof, they'll say water 'resistant' and get something with and SPF of greater than 15, and that has UVA UVB protection.' 'UVA' and 'UVB' refer to different Ultra Violet rays of the sun that both play roles in skin cancer, and SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor–a measure of how much longer, with the lotion, one could endure sun exposure, compared to no sunscreen. Curtis also had some advice about skin cancer detection and treatment. He said, 'it's the most common cancer, in the world, there's over 5 million cases a year, about 10 to 16 thousand people die a year, because of it, but its's 99% preventable if you catch it early.' Dr. Curtis' encourages checking your skin monthly, and 'anything that you're actually concerned about, I would get in and get checked, but definitely, anything that's new, anything with irregular boarders, and anything growing'. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
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What's is the Mediterranean Diet and is it good for you?
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — It will be easier to start the Mediterranean Diet, after football season is over. Brian Curtis, a doctor with the OSF Medical Group, tells WMBD This Morning that while the Mediterranean Diet isn't new, it's not without benefits. Curtis says the diet has been around for decades and has demonstrated over time to show 'drop in heart disease, risk of diabetes, and better cognitive health.' He also says that a person can start the diet gradually, such as by substituting olive oil for butter and some fish for red meat. He points out that 'if you can do one day a week without meat, that's actually making a difference.' He also defines 'calorie dense' foods and advises to steer clear of them. That is why it might be easier to start the Mediterranean Diet till after football season. Catch all his tips and healthy suggestions at CI Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
