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“What are hallucinations?” I need to know | 3
Her daughter was struggling, but she gathered the insight and will to tell her mother she wanted to learn about the voices and get help. When they began researching treatment, they realized “What are hallucinations?” was the easy part. On they went. But for early intervention to occur, signs and symptoms have to be observed, […]
Informed Consent: Please Don’t Withhold Information From Women.
You need to inform people. Full stop. Please don’t withhold information from women. When I got my wisdom teeth out, I was informed about every potential side effect. Did it scare me? No. It informed me and prepared me because I did have nerve pain for almost a year after. But I was given the […]
7 ABA Tips to Help!
How Can Families Help Improve Their Children’s Self-Care Skills for Greater Success in Life? Self-care goes beyond simply following a daily routine or having optimal grooming habits. It is a vital life skill that fosters independence, confidence, safety, and overall well-being. However, it can be easy to underestimate the importance of these skills in our […]
Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024: Mary’s Story
Content warning: This birth story discusses trauma. Topics discussed include pre-eclampsia, emergency C-section and mental health struggles. If you are seeking support for your birth trauma, we have downloadable resources here or you can join one of our free Peer2Peer Support programs. My first pregnancy was pretty unremarkable up until 38 weeks when I developed […]
From Fourth-Degree Tear To Finding Strength: A Postpartum Healing Journey
Content warning: This birth story discusses trauma. Topics discussed include a 4th-degree perineal tear, fistula and mental health struggles, including PTSD. If you are seeking support for your birth trauma, we have downloadable resources here, or you can join one of our free Peer2Peer Support programs. In 2018, I had just given birth naturally to my healthy […]
University of Utah Researcher Seeks Surgeon and Physician Input for Rural Trauma Project. – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Survivors of traumatic injury who live in rural America face many challenges to recovery due to limited access to specialized services, geographic barriers, and socioeconomic factors including lower baseline income levels and higher rates of uninsurance. While nearly 20% of the U.S. population lives in areas defined as rural, rural patients are substantially underrepresented in […]
5 Hidden Struggles of Masking Autism That No One Talks About
Struggles with masking autism are often invisible but deeply exhausting. Imagine stepping onto a stage every single day, playing a role that isn’t truly you. That’s what masking feels like for many autistic individuals. Masking autism means suppressing natural behaviors, mimicking neurotypical social cues, and constantly adjusting one’s personality to fit societal norms—an exhausting struggle […]
ABA Centers Dominates “Inc. Regionals: Southeast” List For Second Year in a Row
A Two-Year Revenue Growth of 5,794 Percent Secured the No. 1 Spot Out of 192 of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Today, Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, revealed that ABA Centers is No. 1 on its Inc. Regionals: Southeast list for the second year in a row. […]
“Why don’t mental health treatments work for everyone?“
Trevor’s buddy wouldn’t let it go: Wellbutrin XL and therapy big-time eased his depression. So a month ago, Trevor started on an antidepressant (but blew off therapy). When asked how he’s doing, he growls, “Why don’t mental health treatments work for everyone?“ Do you believe it only takes a few therapy sessions, and you’ll be […]
Leadership Consultant on Mental Health
About Christopher: I am a leading transformational leadership consultant and the founder of AtomicGrowth. I’ve spent the past 10 years understanding, identifying and demystifying the patterns of the mind, behaviour and identity. Now I help people embody the highest levels of performance and leadership, in all areas of life. WHAT WAS THE MAJOR TURNING POINT […]