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Emily Hemendinger, University of Colorado

Emily Hemendinger, LCSW, MPH, CPH, ACS is currently an Assistant Professor, Clinical Director, and DBS Coordinator with the OCD Program, at the University of Colorado. Emily completed her dual degree program (MSW/MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh. She has over 10 years of clinical experience working with OCD, anxiety disorders, perfectionism, body image concerns, and eating disorders. Emily has a background in behavioral and community health sciences, health education, and health promotion. She is dedicated to combining her mental health and public health work to increase access to affordable and inclusive specialized mental health care. Her other passions include smashing mental health stigma, climbing mountains, and spending time with her aussie-corgi mix, Harrison Ford Hemendinger.
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Mounting Research Documents the Harmful Effects of Social Media Use on Mental Health

by Emily Hemendinger, University of Colorado June 15, 2023

Negative Impacts Include Poor Body Image and Development of Eating Disorders Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This ... Read more.

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The Avoidable Debt Ceiling Debate

Federal Land Giveaways Again OK’d by House GOP

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How Hurricane Milton Exploded Into an ‘Extraordinary’ Storm

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GOP Obsession: War on Mexico

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Dumping Japan’s Nuclear Waste

3 Smart Ways to Lower Gasoline Prices And Still Punish Putin

Increasing U.S. Oil Production During Ukraine Invasion

Preventing Power Failures That Kill Hundreds of Americans

7-nation Prisoner Swap Shows How Diplomacy, Not Law, Governs Exchanges

U.S. Investigates Claims Cartel Funded Campaign of Obrador

Sudanese Refugees Are Starving, the U.S. Should Give a Hand

More Ticks Toward Doomsday

At the UN, World Leaders Are Negotiating the Biggest Health Issue You’ve Never Heard of

CJC-1295 with DAC: A Speculation into Research Implications

Laser vs. RF Vein Treatment: Comparing Effectiveness and Patient Outcomes

One Polio Case Stops the War

Helene and Milton Make Us Ask: A Home Insurance Crisis?

Exploring The Ever-Growing Thrill of Spin Casino Games and Why They Are So Popular

The Economy After the GDP Revisions

Restarting Three Mile Island — For Microsoft

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