Patient Retention in Specialized Telepsychiatry Services
Mental health has seen a surge in telemedicine services in recent years, which has proven to be a valuable tool for delivering psychiatric care to patients who may not have easy access to in-person care.
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Managing Diabetes and Mental Health: An Integrated Approach
Diabetes management can lead to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and diabetes distress, which in turn can complicate diabetes care. Mental Health America highlights that people with diabetes are twice as likely to experience depression and up to 50% face diabetes distress. Integrated care approaches, including routine mental health screenings and stress management techniques, are crucial. LunaJoy offers tailored mental health services, including individual therapy, group therapy, and telehealth, to support those managing diabetes and improve their overall well-being. For more details, visit Mental Health America.
Understanding the Link Between Depression and Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent study published in Kidney360 highlights the significant impact of persistent depressive symptoms on chronic kidney disease (CKD) outcomes. Patients with sustained depression are at greater risk of CKD progression and complications. Recognizing and addressing depression early through mental health screenings and integrated care can improve overall health outcomes. LunaJoy offers comprehensive services, including individual therapy, group therapy, and telehealth, to support mental health in CKD patients
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is a key aspect of total health and wellness. This May, observe Mental Health Awareness Month with our care community designed for addressing and meeting women’s mental healthcare needs provides online psychotherapy, mental health coaching, holistic interventions, and more that allow clients to break down barriers and prioritize wellness all year long.
Five Ways to Break The Cycle of Parental Anxiety
We are our children's first and most important models. We may never be able to break the genetic predisposition of anxiety in some children, but what we can do is help provide a supportive environment and parent in a way that our kids learn how to recognize and handle their anxiety. We can equip them with tools they need to be resilient. Here are several ways to do just that
A Take on Olympians and Mental Health
Hearing the word “Olympian” brings up ideas someone resembling a god or infallible force. And, to a certain extent as these athletes at the Olympics showcase their supernatural abilities which are often born from a combination of genetic predisposition and unwavering dedication to their sport. These Olympians are certainly gifted in terms of physical strength and talent and are a cut above the rest of us. Even research support that there are often genetic and physical differences in their anatomy but while we have been so focused on their physical abilities, until recently there was very little discussion about mental health.
Birth Trauma: What No One Talks About After Having a Baby
Many people understand and expect women to have to heal and recover physically after having a baby. While women are strong and resilient individuals, your body undergoes many changes and challenges over the course of pregnancy, and labor and delivery can be very painful and leave you with scars or even bodily injuries. However, for many women, the damage from labor can also be emotional and lead to birth trauma.
Practical Uses and Applications for Mindfulness
The era of COVID 19 has introduced a plethora of lifestyle changes, some forced and unintentional and others that have slowly become more intentional with time. May of these changes combined with the uncertainty of the time has caused a sharp increase in the struggle with stress, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and difficult emotions.
Easily Overlooked Activities That Boost Your Mental Health
What’s that one thing you are looking forward to after a busy week at work or after a long stressful day? It may be having a hot shower or a long bubble bath, while some may choose to nestle in the bed with their favorite show on Netflix. These wind down activities help you and your body rest, relax and calm down. All these activities are centered around getting a break from the constant stimulation of the day and boost your mental health.
How To Make Friends in College
In the peak of the pandemic, I was committing to college and deciding my future, but the hardest part was that I had to leave my friends from home behind. As one of the few students from my hometown going to my college, I began to wonder how I will make friends at school. I had grown up around the same group of kids from first grade to twelfth, and I had to now use this skill that seemed to have shrunk during quarantine.
Self-Care: Sustainable and Naturally Sourced Part 2
Welcome back! Ok, let’s get to the how. How else was I to infuse my life with sustainable self-care aside from identifying the “who's.” While I love schedules and routines, I found it incredibly difficult to “add” things in. Bubble baths and manicures sounded wonderful but really aside from bathing our kids in our bathtub, I have not actually taken a bubble bath in our fancy new master bathroom even once since we moved into our house, over 1 year ago! While I love, manicures, pedicures, and massages as self-care, I found it wasn’t regularly sustainable. So, I decided I would have to make use of the things that I already had in my life and upcycle them.