New study suggests Melatonin use eases risk

By Ayesha Hana Shaji Texas Metro News Team

In a recent study, Melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleepwake cycles, could potentially reduce risk of self-harm behaviors in adolescents.

The study by Leone et al., published in the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s Journal of Child Psy- chology and Psychiatry, analyzed 25,575 Swedish youth who began melatonin treatment between ages 6 and 18 and found that while the rates of body injuries, falls and transport accidents were similar before and after the Melatonin initiation, the risk of self-harm was highest in the months immediately prior to medication and decreased thereafter.

This was especially true for female adolescents with depression and or anxiety.

The study concludes that sleep interventions could be considered in an effort to reduce the risk of self-harm in this population.

While the findings of the study are promising, it is important to note that the study was conducted in Sweden and may not necessarily apply to other countries or populations.

Moreover, the study can not prove Melatonin caused the reduced rates of self-harm, only that there is a correlation. Further research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of melatonin use for self-harm behaviors in youths.

It is crucial for parents and healthcare providers to be aware of the warning signs of selfharm and to seek appropriate help for affected children and adolescents. If you, or anybody you know, are suffering from self harm, reach out to mental health crisis services here.

Glenn Heights Animal Shelter in former PD station saves lives and transports around the United States

Ed Bell Construction Company

An Equal Opportunity Employer

April 1, 2023 since been moved onto a new forever home. and the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the highway market locally.

GLENN HEIGHTS – If you didn’t know the City of Glenn Heights has an animal shelter now you do! The shelter’s home is at the former police department building.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Laborer (Earthwork, Paving)

• Field Mechanic (Must have DL)

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Form Setter (Structures, Paving)

• Paving Machine Operator (Paving)

• Boom Mobile Crane Operator (CDL)

• Concrete Finisher (Paving Structures)

• Laborer (Earthwork, Paving)

• CDL Drivers (Water Truck, Haul Truck)

• Field Mechanic (Must have DL)

• Form Setter (Structures, Paving)

Available: multiple openings

• Paving Machine Operator (Paving)

Rate: Negotiable

Must have own transportation.

• Boom Mobile Crane Operator (CDL)

Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business in the North Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County Public Works, and the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the highway market locally.

Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position)

• Concrete Finisher (Paving, Structures)

Physical and Drug Screen Required

• CDL Drivers (Water Truck, Haul Truck)

Must have a Clear Background

Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs.)

Available: multiple openings

Rate: Negotiable

Must APPLY IN PERSON at 10605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75220 from 7am-11am Mon-Fri. Please visit our website: www.edbellconstruction.com/careers Or email your resume to: careers@edbellconstruction.com

Must have own transportation.

While the shelter has always had a presence in the city, when the Police Department relocated to the new city center campus, in December of 2022, that allowed more space for the animal shelter to operate. Glenn Heights Animal Control Officer Monica Salmeron wasted no time making the best use of the space. Depending on the size of the animal, the shelter can house up to 15 canine and feline residents while they wait on their forever home.

Salmeron, who has been in the job for the past eight years, takes her role as the Animal Control

Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position)

Physical and Drug Screen Required

Must have a Clear Background

Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs.)

Officer very seriously. “I try my hardest to re-home animals by creating videos of the animals, dressing up the dogs [like in pajamas], working with volunteers, rescues, and foster homes. There is a consistent group I work with to find placement for the animals in the shelter,” Salmeron said.

She is all about saving animals. During the recent freeze a few months ago, Salmeron was all about making sure local animals didn’t freeze. In one case, she saved two pit bulls who were in the cold. These animals have

In addition to dogs and cats, the shelter has also seen a menagerie of animals come through the shelter which includes a peacock, a pig, a rabbit, and most recently a rooster.

Salmeron establishes relationships with not only the animals, but also their new owners. Shelter animals have been flown across the United States to their news homes and she gets updates from people as far away as Pennsylvania.

Glenn Heights was incorporated in 1969 and is located along IH-35 East. A hospitable, business friendly and rapidly growing community divided between- Dallas and Ellis counties, Glenn Heights has a total area of 7.2 sq. miles.