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Dec 16, 2018
FSU News
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Florida State University President Emeritus Thomas Kent Wetherell, who passed away Dec. 16 at the age of 72, leaves a legacy as one of higher education’s most dynamic and lifelong champions. At the helm of his alma mater from 2003 to 2010, Wetherell was the first alumnus of Florida State to become its president and brought a wealth of experience and dedication to the institution that raised its stature on many levels. Under Wetherell, the College of Medicine graduated its first class, in 2005, opened six regional campuses and established research collaborations with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.

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Dec 21, 2012
Tallahassee Democrat
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For many people, the holidays can bring stress, anxiety and mood changes. About one person in 10 is at risk for a serious medical illness known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or clinical depression. Heather Flynn, associate professor and vice chair for research in the FSU College of Medicine’s Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, wrote this column on depression, symptoms, and helpful tips for managing anxiety this holiday.

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Nov 02, 2012
Huffington Post
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November starts the season of temptation and while some people are conscientious and disciplined and know where to draw the line on indulging, others seem to lack control of their impulses and desires. Some experts have even suggested that there is an obese personality type - a neurotic style of thinking and feeling and acting that leads inevitably to unhealthy weight gain.