08 Sep, 2024
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Dealing with Election Anxiety? A Psychiatrist Explains how to Channel your Fears and Break out of Tribal Thinking

Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends – regardless of political affiliation – report they’re terrified at the thought of the “other side” winning. Democrats tell me they fear Donald Trump will end our democracy; Republicans are afraid Kamala Harris will turn the United States into a socialist society […]

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VP Candidate’s Love for His Son Gus Takes National Spotlight

The biggest news coming out of the 2024 Democratic National Convention seems to be VP candidate Tim Walz’s son Gus and his enthusiastic reaction to his dad’s speech. Gus Walz, a 17-year-old with a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder reacted to his dad’s speech with an emotional and proud exclamation: “That’s my […]

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ABA Centers Ranks No. 5 on the 2024 Inc. 5000

A Three-Year Revenue Growth of 32,192 PercentSecured the De Novo Company’s Ranking Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Today, Inc. revealed that ABA Centers ranks No. 5 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Founded in December 2020 and being less than four years old, ABA Centers catapulted past the […]

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Senate Approves $84 Million for Autism Research and More!

How Will a Massive Increase in Autism Funding Improve Outcomes for Those with Autism? The United States Senate Committee on Appropriations recently approved roughly $84 million in funding programs to improve life outcomes for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses and other neurodivergent conditions.   This approval means the federal government is committing tens […]

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Dysthymia Shouldn’t be a ‘Way of Life’: How the Low-Grade Depression is Diagnosed & Treated

For people who suffer from dysthymia, it often feels to them – and sometimes to their friends and loved ones – like it’s just who they are. Not that they are depressing, negative, glass-half-empty-thinking types but that something is not quite right with the way they consistently feel and it’s just how they have to […]

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Blood “hand-off” system improves care for rural trauma patients – Trauma System News

Providing timely care to injured patients in Montana is a tremendous challenge. As in many rural areas worldwide, distances are vast and resources are scattered. This creates significant problems for patients who need both rapid transport to a higher level of care and immediate access to blood products. Read about more innovative projects in the […]

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Back to School Mental Health

As the new school year approaches, it’s not just about buying new supplies and preparing schedules. For many families, back-to-school time brings a wave of stress and anxiety that can impact everyone. We understand the importance of timely support and offer same-day availability for appointments. Book your appointment here to prioritize your mental health and ensure a […]

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How to Build a High-Performance Trauma Registry Team – Trauma System News

Many trauma registry teams struggle with the challenges of ensuring timely chart completion, delivering effective staff education, minimizing staff turnover and maintaining a concurrent trauma registry. Any shortfalls in these areas can reduce the availability of quality trauma data and create compliance issues. This on-demand webinar shows how two leading trauma centers reworked registry organization, […]

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Autism-Friendly Strategies for Making Friends in a New School

Starting at a new school can be daunting for anyone, but for autistic students, it often comes with additional challenges. The fear of the unknown, the pressure to fit in, and the intricacies of social interactions can make this transition particularly tough. But embracing positive change is possible, and with the right strategies, making friends […]