The Hidden Economics of Healthcare – Why Cutting Medicaid Costs Everyone More

The Hidden Economics of Healthcare – Why Cutting Medicaid Costs Everyone More

The Million-Dollar Math Nobody Talks About When Joel Blackstock worked on an assertive community treatment team in Alabama, he discovered something remarkable: for every chronically homeless person with severe mental illness that his 13-person team helped, they saved the state Medicaid system one million dollars. Yet politicians still wanted to cut the program. This paradox lies at the heart of American healthcare policy - and it's costing all of us. In a revealing conversation with healthcare policy expert...

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Micronutrition for Mental Health: Treating ASD, ADHD, AUDHD and more!

Micronutrition for Mental Health: Treating ASD, ADHD, AUDHD and more!

Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) Vitamin A, particularly when sourced as beta-carotene, is essential for healthy brain development and ongoing function. As a potent antioxidant, it defends brain cells against oxidative stress, a type of cellular damage implicated in mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and various neurodegenerative diseases. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid, found in colorful vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and kale, which the body converts into retinol (active...

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How to Heal After Leaving a Toxic Relationship and Reclaim Your True Self

How to Heal After Leaving a Toxic Relationship and Reclaim Your True Self

How Therapy Can Heal Toxic Relationships Leaving a toxic relationship is one of the bravest and most difficult steps a person can take. Whether it was a romantic partner, a family member, or a close friend, extricating yourself from a relationship pattern that was destructive to your well-being is a profound act of self-love and self-preservation. However, the journey of healing doesn't end the moment you walk away. In many ways, that's just the beginning. The aftermath of a toxic relationship can leave you...

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Exploring the Role of Trauma in Perinatal Health Outcomes

Exploring the Role of Trauma in Perinatal Health Outcomes

Exploring the Role of Trauma in Perinatal Health Outcomes How Does Trauma Effect Childbirth? Trauma is a pervasive and often overlooked factor in shaping perinatal health outcomes. From childhood adversity to interpersonal violence to birth-related trauma, experiences of harm and threat can have profound impacts on women's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In this article, we will delve into the complex relationship between trauma and perinatal health,...

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Perinatal Health: Understanding the Challenges and Importance of Support

Perinatal Health: Understanding the Challenges and Importance of Support

The Challenges of Perinatal Work in Therapy Perinatal health, which encompasses the period during pregnancy and after childbirth, is a critical aspect of both maternal and child well-being. This stage is marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes that can greatly impact the overall health and quality of life for mothers and their babies. While many women navigate this time with joy and excitement, others may face a range of challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety, and other mental health...

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