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Meet the Parking Attendant Lifting Patients’ Spirits
Comfort often comes in unexpected places. At Penn Medicine’s 3600 Civic Center Boulevard parking garage, just down the street from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, entrance greeter Thomas…
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King County mental health facilities still reject a quarter of patients, report shows
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility…
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Access to mental-health resources keeps patients from seeking help
Aspen Times logo Editor’s Note: This story is part two of a three-part series on mental health in the Roaring Fork Valley. Read part one here. Last year, Mental Health…
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Mental health care for MS patients lacking, warn nurses and charities
Nurses need more support to help them address the mental health challenges of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions, according to a report from a group of…
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Sheriff Says County Jail Has “Way Too Many” Low-Level Offenders, Mental Health Patients
Sheriff Austin Garrett Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett said the $26 million expansion of the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center is the beginning of a 25-year plan to overhaul…
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Women’s and Children’s Hospital schooling program helping young patients with mental health needs
An Adelaide hospital is supporting students admitted to its mental health ward to keep on top of their education under a new program that has attracted global interest. Key points: More young people…
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New Madera Mental Health Hospital Nearly Ready for First Patients – GV Wire
Children and adults in the Fresno and Madera counties region struggling with mental health challenges soon will have a local hospital where they can get help. On Monday officials celebrated…
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More patients in crisis falling through cracks of state psychiatric commitment system
In the language of state agencies, it’s “loss of custody.” In the vernacular of medical staff, it’s being “street-ed.” Both refer to when an emergency medical department is unable to…
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Stress Management Protocol Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Patients With MS: Amy Sullivan, MD
Recent news from a study showed that a 4-session stress management protocol (SMP) reduced self-reported physiological stress, depression, and anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). These findings suggest short-term…
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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce Stress in Patients With MS
Christopher C. Hemond, MD In research performed through MRI, reduction in levels of stress have been associated with reduced inflammation. One intervention that shows promise for patients with multiple sclerosis…
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How nurses manage their mental health and wellbeing while sharing compassion with their patients – evolving role
Nursing is a profession that requires nurses to provide compassionate care and support to patients while managing the demands of their job. The daily stress and workload can take a…
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Novel Intervention Helps Pain Patients Discontinue Opioids
A novel intervention that blends individualized care, mindfulness, and a tapering plan is more successful than usual care in helping patients discontinue opioids for chronic pain, new research shows. As…
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HCA Launches Statewide Health Literacy Initiative for Patients
All home care, hospice, MLTC, FI/CDPAP and Waiver Program recipients encouraged to participate. HCA, through the support of its Health Disparities grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, is launching…
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Mindfulness Improves Life Quality in Patients With AD
Adding online mindfulness and self-compassion training to usual care may improve quality of life (QOL) in adults with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to results of a small randomized controlled trial…
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How Mental Health Services are Evolving to Meet the Needs of Patients
Mental health services have come a long way in recent years. As more attention is being paid to mental health issues, the demand for effective and accessible services has increased.…
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Stroke Patient’s Reminder on Mindfulness
“I count myself as incredibly lucky I went right to the ER and I was able to have the tPA within four hours,” says Ricki Hellner. “The care at UConn…