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Improving Sleep – Especially During COVID-19
Many struggle with sleep issues on a regular basis, and this is a very common complaint during these unprecedented COVID-19 times. Changes in daily routines and schedules have resulted in many sleep-related issues to include: Sleep of course is always important but especially so during these times of increased emotional and physical stress. Benefits of sleep include: There are very specific things you can do to improve sleep: In conclusion, sleep hygiene is very important on many levels to include…
Ten Years of Health and Wellness
After 10 years of running my IOP, I wanted to update you on the Health and Wellness IOP. It is appropriate for those who: Analyses of Pre and Post screenings show an average decrease of 75% in anxiety and depression as well as significantly improved quality of life. Pre and Post Pain Inventories show less impact of pain on enjoyment of life/mood/relations with others/ sleep/ ambulation/ general activity/ ADLs Paperwork is often required of providers. I will complete disability and…
Mental Health Patients and the Emergency Room
Mental Health Patients and the Emergency RoomIt happens every day and all around the country. People suffering from various mental illnesses go to the ER for treatment and are either sent home after an evaluation or sent to inpatient care at a psychiatric hospital. In case you or a loved one ever find yourself in this position, here is what you can expect: First, there are a few ways someone can be brought into the ER for treatment. By ambulance…
How Do I Know if I Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
We all know someone who we believe has an issue with substances. Whether it be alcohol, marijuana, pills, or powders, there is someone in our lives who we would say, “He/She has a problem.” But, what if that person is someone we are close to? What if that person is you? Many of us are aware that the first step in solving a problem is admitting that there is one. There are several ways that we can determine if there…
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