In the world of surgical technology, everyone starts at square one. It’s something we constantly remind students—most people don’t walk into the classroom with surgical experience, and if they do, it can sometimes be more of a challenge than an advantage. That’s because learning by the book and mastering the principles of standard sterility often requires unlearning habits picked up in other settings. 

This creates a level playing field—everyone begins together. Or do they? That question became the inspiration behind Time Out: Everything You Need to Know About…

Abstract

Societal-based stigmas dictate that individuals should avoid talking about a mental illness because they often fear that others will label, judge, or reject them. Do those same rules apply when sharing depression-related struggles with a spouse or a child? Parents have to consider the risks and benefits of sharing with both when talking about depression. At what point should individuals have discussions about depression in the family environment? Most research will identify that depression typically begins to manifest in early adolescence, but are children…