Pharmacogenetics has the potential to radically change the practice of psychiatry according to Melissa P. DelBello, MD, MS, and Olivia Bentley, PharmD, AAHIVP, CFts. Experts in the field can see a future in which psychotropics are tailored to each individual patient. Many findings can be applied in clinical practice right now. When pharmacogenetics testing is […]
A November 2018 article by Gordon Waldman in Psychology Today questioned the theory that motivated reasoning is a major cause for people believing news stories that are untrue. Motivated reasoning is a form of reasoning in which people access, construct, and evaluate arguments in a biased fashion to arrive at or endorse their preferred conclusion. […]
A recent training conference sponsored by New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, “Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: The Essentials” provided essential information about trauma-informed care, starting with a clear definition of trauma from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). According to SAMHSA, individual trauma results from an: Event, series of […]
This year, September 8-14 is National Assisted Living Week®. Using the theme, “A Spark of Creativity,” the week will celebrate the vital role of assisted living in improving and maintaining the well being and lives of older Americans and people who have disabilities. Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National […]
You already know money doesn’t buy happiness. But money used well can make life more comfortable. Research and studies on lottery winners have revealed some interesting findings. The November 2018 Psychology Today article, “Would Winning The Lottery Really Change Your Life?” said a 2011 study of lottery winners by Bengt Larsson found that people tend […]
Health care professionals who build rapport and trust with patients and the people they serve deliver better care. A strong, positive connection results in an improved experience and more patient input that leads to better decision-making. Here are some quick tips. Listen to understand and assess. We all want to be listened to. Try repeating […]
Every adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) had the disorder as a child. Some adults were diagnosed and know they have ADHA. Others were not diagnosed as children but find out later in life. About 40% of children with ADHA outgrow the disorder before adulthood. Adult ADHD affects men and women equally. SymptomsIn adults, […]
This year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is May 12-18. The week celebrates skilled nursing centers, their residents, and their staffs. The celebration revolves around showcasing how people in skilled nursing centers achieve happy minds and healthy souls. This year’s theme is “Live Soulfully.” The American Health Care Association (AHCA) sponsors the week. AHCA […]
In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. National Nurses Week is a time for us all – individuals, employers, health care professionals, community leaders, and nurses – to recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s 4 million registered nurses. This […]
Seventy years ago, Mental Health America (MHA), the community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness, designated May as Mental Health Month. The idea then and now is to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone. Last year, Mental Health Month materials […]
Recent research shows you can communicate better with people who have Alzheimer’s disease by using music they find meaningful. Music can also help people with Alzheimer’s manage emotional distress and improve their ability to eat and swallow. An April 2018 study from the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City reports that “objective evidence […]
National Physicians Week sets out March 25 -31 to honor the healers dedicated to the art of medicine. We are reminded to take a moment to reflect on all the ways in which physicians make a difference in our lives and appreciate the doctors we know and work alongside. The first Doctors’ Day observance was […]