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–Carlat Publishing Genetic research is becoming more popular and currently is a major part of treatment due to its significant benefits for both adults and children. For adults, practitioners often attribute side effects to factors like drug interactions or substance abuse, but relying on adults to manage their health isn’t always effective leading to an […]
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Hello all and happy July! I try to acknowledge mental health awareness for each particular month, and I fail all the time. However, this month is Minority Mental Health Awareness and it made me think about how we (care providers) are all a minority in some kind of way. Definitely not meant to minimize the […]
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‘I had pasta tonight’ is being used as a hidden message I’m not a huge social media user but found this article to be interesting. Teens are using innocent words such as spaghetti and conditioner to signal possible suicidal thoughts. This article shows how communication is rapidly evolving but can still be used to get […]
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The Challenging Epidemic Many healthcare providers are dealing with patients requesting benzodiazepines (BZDs) like alprazolam, often without appropriate indications. Managing these requests can be frustrating, but a considered approach helps reduce conflict. Let’s start! Step 1: Listen to the Patient’s Story Let the patient share their story fully, even if it sounds exaggerated or implausible. […]
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No Call Back? Greetings, I was debating to make this information public because once you pass…YOU’VE PASSED and everything should be great!! Well, that reality/assumption was wrong and with the current events, I felt bamboozled. Granted healthcare is constantly changing but I was hoping for something that was familiar, comforting, and reassuring but overall was […]
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