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Professional Alert: Understanding Adolescence in Patients with CLA - Complex Lymphatic Anomalies present unique challenges during the critical teenage years. It's more than medical management; it's about supporting holistic development, navigating social dynamics, and fostering resilience. Our guide offers insights into the psychological, social, and emotional landscapes these young individuals navigate. Join us in empowering these young lives by integrating these insights into your practice. Learn more at https://bit.ly/43EA2r6 . #ComplexLymphaticAnomalies #MedicalProfessionals #AdolescentHealth

Worried about your toddler’s screen time? You're not alone! Our latest DocShorts video is here to help with fun and practical tips to keep those little eyes and minds healthy. Watch this latest video by our Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Nistha Singh and embark on a journey towards a balanced, screen-free lifestyle for your little ones. Do tell us in the comments about the steps you follow to reduce screen time for your kids! #DocShorts #ReduceScreenTime #ToddlerParenting #HealthyKids #FamilyFun #DocOnline #ChildWellbeing

This TEDMED talk given by Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is worth a listen. She's talking about a clinical practice; however, this conversation around "The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study" (ACES) could change how you begin to get to know and support children, teenagers (and families) in the places where you serve. Exposure to early adversity impacts so much in human development. Listen in to educate yourself / your team / your family. Grow in compassion for folks who have real neurologic reasons for behaviors and health challenges. Do you know the ACE scores of the kids/ teenagers in your ministry? How do you get to know their story? Is there a plan to help them find treatments and support? What reference tools do you use to support parents and educated them about toxic stress and the impact of ACES? I would love to know what has been helpful or worked well for you. https://lnkd.in/e6f2A6py

🩺 Here is the 6th Essential Tip to boost your child's brain: ▪️ Limit Screen time • Limiting screen time is essential for children's brain development, as excessive use can hinder attention spans and social skills. • Encourage alternatives like reading books, playing outside, or engaging in creative activities such as drawing or building with blocks. • Balanced screen time allows for healthier brain growth and better overall well-being. #paediatricadvocacy #paediatricsocietyghana #paediatricsocietyofghana #worldhealthorganization #childbraindevelopment #brainhealthtip #brainhealthawarenessmonth World Health Organization

A Harmonia Healthcare must-read for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth: “Rattled” by Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak PhD. Dr. Nicole Pensak’s book "Rattled" is essential for new mothers and anyone supporting them. It shares insights into the emotional and biological upheavals of #matrescence, a transition as significant as adolescence. Drawing from her own experiences and #clinicalresearch, Dr. Pensak offers practical guidance, scientific analysis, and compassionate support. She addresses #anxiety, biological changes, and the quest for perfection, reassuring that these experiences are normal and manageable. During May, it's crucial to acknowledge the mental challenges of new motherhood. This book aligns with Harmonia Healthcare's focus on female and #maternalhealth: thriving, not just surviving. It’s a vital resource for empathetic and effective maternal healthcare.

Today's theme is early life - attachment injuries, chronic functional freeze, and polyvagal theory applied to attachment. Dr. Stephen W. Porges and Irene Lyon, MSc. take the stage along with a case study, training on a specific attachment pattern, Global High-Intensity Activation, and more. Could common parenting practices be creating a pattern to disconnect from our bodies? Could we develop a chronic functional freeze from the time we were young? What about if we were born premature or spent time in the NICU? Would this affect my attachment style and still be driving my life, relationships and health today? The answer is yes. This is why we need to bring the information to our conscious awareness so it no longer drives us unconsciously. This summit is free and online, AND these speakers are only available today - Day 2! Register now so you can catch these talks and training today. I can't wait to see what you learn! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMZdmB7T

What are the common symptoms of psychosis you may ask?🤔 Psychosis may appear within, or in a combination of, hallucinations, delusions, or formal thought disorder (conceptual disorganization). The Aftercare Research Program aims to provide patients assessment and treatment for those experiencing these kinds of symptoms. Over a course of 12-18 months, our program physicians and staff provides medication management and cognitive training to aid to your patient or client’s well-being and even help them return to school and work. On a weekly basis, our therapists and case management team meet with our participants to discuss goals and providing support to achieving their fullest potential. Whether your patient or client wants to further their educational career or go into the workforce, we help identify those specific opportunities and construct a plan on how to tackle them.🎯 Think you have a client or patient who may benefit? Click the link below to schedule an appointment, or call 424-225-1779. #ucla #uclahealth #schizophrenia #uclaaftercare #firstepisode #recentonset #schizophreniaresearch #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealth https://lnkd.in/g2cHK8fc

In the Designing Equitable Care for Kidneys (DECK) study, we screen for both clinical and social factors. We identify unmet social needs using the PRAPARE tool and organize data into summary domains to identify needs. We’ve formulated these domains into the SHIFT criteria: 1. Safety [interpersonal] 2. Housing stability 3. Insecurity [Food] 4. Financial difficulties [utilities] 5. Transportation Understanding these needs creates an opportunity to create a SHIFT in a person's access to necessary resources. We believe, and prior research evidence supports, that addressing these social determinants of health can significantly impact clinical care outcomes by reducing barriers and improving overall health management and adherence to treatment plans.

Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) is an innovative neuromodulation approach, offering a precise method to help individuals with neurological and psychiatric conditions. 🔍 Why tFUS? Precision: Targets brain regions (including deep structures) with unprecedented spatial resolution. Non-Invasive: No surgery or implants, just focused ultrasound waves. Versatile: Potential to treat a wide range of conditions. Acacia Clinics is currently recruiting participants for a research study exploring tFUS for individuals with #anxiety. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, visit the Acacia Research Center website: https://lnkd.in/gqhcRtHf or contact us directly using the email address in the comments. Additional details about the trial can also be found in the post below! #BrainHealth #BrainStimulation #AnxietyDisorders #FocusedUltrasound #Innovation #tFUS #MentalHealth

Today is World Delirium Awareness Day - an annual event in March to raise awareness about delirium and its impact on patients, families, and healthcare systems. Delirium is described as a serious disturbance in mental abilities that develops rapidly and severely impacts a person's perception, cognition and awareness. At Northern Health, the Delirium and Cognitive Impairment Clinical Improvement Committee is a subcommittee under Standard 5 Comprehensive Care. The purpose of the committee to provide governance over the development or adoption of a system that uses best practice evidence - based improvement strategies in service delivery and minimises harm to patients who have cognitive impairment or are at risk of developing delirium. #wearenorthern #safekindtogether #yearofkindness #deliriumawareness #northernhealth