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Addressing Healthcare Challenges of Women Veterans

Relias

However, despite their growing presence, many women Veterans face significant healthcare challenges. Yet, as the role of women in the military expanded, so did the need for womens healthcare. As a result, women Veterans may need to seek care outside the VA system, leading to fragmented healthcare experiences.

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Whole Person Care: What It Means, How To Use It, and Why It’s Important

Relias

For example, to administer whole person care to a client experiencing depression, a therapist could consider: Biochemical reactions in the client’s brain, such as lowered levels of dopamine or serotonin If the client’s basic needs are being met, i.e., are they experiencing housing, food, and/or clothing insecurity?

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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

Relias

These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. In fact, 15% of individuals who have lived through a natural disaster are diagnosed with depression or anxiety. Those experiencing PTSD following a disaster will exhibit different symptoms. The link between trauma and healthcare needs.

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How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

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Birth trauma is an adverse psychological reaction following pregnancy or childbirth similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also labeled as postpartum PTSD or postnatal PTSD, birth trauma can occur for several reasons. What is birth trauma?

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia That Could Change Your Life ( Updating with resources occasionally)

Bipolar Bandit

Please email me at bipolarbandit@gmail.com Email from Metabolic Mind: Greetings, Our food system, agricultural practices, and healthcare have changed drastically over the last century, leading to significant increases in chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental disorders.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

Relias

With its rapid-acting benefits and potential to reduce suicidality, ketamine is becoming an increasingly important tool in behavioral healthcare. However, IV infusions must be administered by a healthcare professional due to the higher potency and rapid effects. Despite its effectiveness, ketamine therapy requires careful oversight.

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Celebrating support workers

Social Care

Leanne Flint joined Cygnet Healthcare as a support worker in 2008. When I was growing up, a member of my family suffered very bad anxiety, depression and post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here, she writes about the training and personal development which has helped her progress. I agreed and never looked back.